Gas purification machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas purification machinery by Uganda reached $14.0 million in 2024 (757 tonnes). Value rose 401% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $14.0M | 757 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 459 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 68 t |
Where Uganda imports gas purification machinery from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 75% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 2.9% |
| United States | $292K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $239K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $223K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $212K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $174K | 1.3% |
| France | $122K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $88K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.43 per kg, 33% below the world average of $27.41, 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.
Gas purification machinery exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported gas purification machinery worth $272 thousand (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $181K | 66% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $38K | 14% |
| Somalia | $6K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda gas purification machinery imports (HS 8421.39): 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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gas purification machinery worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 757 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 401% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas purification machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (11%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.43 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $27.41 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 purification machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 958%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export gas purification machinery?
Yes. Uganda exported $272 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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 8421 page.
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