Gas liquefaction equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.1 million of gas liquefaction equipment in 2024 (273 tonnes). That is 366% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.1M | 273 t |
| 2023 | $878K | 58 t |
| 2022 | $724K | 64 t |
| 2021 | $595K | 130 t |
| 2020 | $348K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $98K | 35 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 27 t |
Where Uganda imports gas liquefaction equipment from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 74% |
| India | $1.0M | 25% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.8% |
| United States | $25K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.96 per kg, close to the world average of $18.34.
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 liquefaction equipment imports (HS 8419.60): 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of gas liquefaction equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gas liquefaction equipment worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 273 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 366% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas liquefaction equipment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (25%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.96 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $18.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas liquefaction equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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