Furniture fittings imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported furniture fittings worth $8.1 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $8.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 646 t |
Where Uganda imports furniture fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 70% |
| India | $848K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $626K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $184K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $164K | 2% |
| United States | $80K | 1% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $62K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8302
| 8302.49 | Metal fittings | 26% |
| 8302.42 | Furniture hardware | 21% |
| 8302.41 | Building hardware | 20% |
| 8302.10 | Furniture hinges | 13% |
| 8302.50 | Wall brackets | 10% |
| 8302.20 | Caster wheels | 5.3% |
| 8302.30 | Vehicle hardware | 2.6% |
| 8302.60 | Door closers | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 75% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda furniture fittings imports (HS 8302): 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 8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture fittings imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported furniture fittings worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture fittings to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture fittings to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture fittings?
The HS code for furniture fittings is heading 8302. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8302.49 (26% of the value) and 8302.42 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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