Front-end loaders imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported front-end loaders worth $10.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.2 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 | $10.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Uganda imports front-end loaders from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Kenya (28%), Japan (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 40% |
| Kenya | $2.9M | 28% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 24% |
| India | $460K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $159K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 1.3% |
| United States | $42K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.3% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
Front-end loaders exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.1 million of front-end loaders in 2024 (610 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 88% |
| South Sudan | $251K | 12% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported front-end loaders worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and Japan (24%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
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