Garden tools imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of garden tools by Uganda reached $11.4 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $11.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Uganda imports garden tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 99% |
| India | $35K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 58% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 22% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 14% |
| 8201.10 | Spades | 5.8% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.5% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 72% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Garden tools exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.8 million of garden tools in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (48%), Kenya (31%), South Sudan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $882K | 48% |
| Kenya | $565K | 31% |
| South Sudan | $295K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $79K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported garden tools worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (0%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 851%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export garden tools?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8201.30 (58% of the value) and 8201.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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