Gas cylinders imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $9.7 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $9.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 741 t |
Where Uganda imports gas cylinders from
Kenya alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.1M | 74% |
| China | $830K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $412K | 4.3% |
| India | $211K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $186K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $153K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $149K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $120K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $118K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $89K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.36, 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 gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gas cylinders worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (9%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 565%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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