Garden tools (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of garden tools (other) by Uganda reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $114K | 19 t |
Where Uganda imports garden tools (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 98% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 70% below the world average of $6.13, 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 (other) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported garden tools (other) worth $633 thousand (873 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda garden tools (other) imports (HS 8201.90): 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 8201.90: Tools, hand: forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported garden tools (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export garden tools (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $633 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools (other)?
The HS code for garden tools (other) is subheading 8201.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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