Food processing machinery parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery parts by Uganda reached $8.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 577 t |
Where Uganda imports food processing machinery parts from
India alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.7M | 91% |
| Switzerland | $205K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $108K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.9% |
| China | $78K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $72K | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $45K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 86% below the world average of $26.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food processing machinery parts exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported food processing machinery parts worth $266 thousand (480 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported food processing machinery parts worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Switzerland (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. Uganda exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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