Forging and stamping presses imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forging and stamping presses by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). That is 652% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 91% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $285K | 105 t |
| 2022 | $770K | 53 t |
| 2021 | $201K | 55 t |
| 2020 | $257K | 52 t |
| 2019 | $335K | 89 t |
| 2018 | $95K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $24K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports forging and stamping presses from
Most of the value came from Germany (49%), Netherlands (38%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 49% |
| Netherlands | $816K | 38% |
| China | $254K | 12% |
| India | $20K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.25 per kg, 76% above the world average of $8.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda forging and stamping presses imports (HS 8462.10): 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of forging and stamping presses imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported forging and stamping presses worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 652% on 2023.
Which countries supply forging and stamping presses to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (38%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.25 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forging and stamping presses to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $514 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10. 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 8462 page.
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