Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Uganda reached $55.8 million in 2024 (66.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 148% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.8M | 66.9K t |
| 2023 | $55.2M | 62.6K t |
| 2022 | $60.3M | 65.9K t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 45.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $97K | 140 t |
Where Uganda exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
South Sudan alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 93% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 4.1% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 2% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 1.2% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.67. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $24.4 million (36.7 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $21.3M | 87% |
| China | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| Kenya | $767K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $99K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $82K | 0.3% |
| India | $72K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $55.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (26%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $97 thousand in 2017 to $55.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $60.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Uganda imported $24.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, China and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (93% of the value) and 7214.30 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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