Gas turbine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas turbine by Uganda reached $47.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 224% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $47.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 7 t |
Where Uganda imports gas turbine from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $31.8M | 67% |
| United States | $6.9M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 6% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $917K | 1.9% |
| Ukraine | $840K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $634K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $499K | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $334K | 0.7% |
| Moldova | $17K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8411
| 8411.82 | Industrial gas turbines (large) | 67% |
| 8411.12 | Turbojets (high thrust) | 14% |
| 8411.21 | Turboprops (small) | 9.6% |
| 8411.91 | Turbojet and turboprop parts | 5.7% |
| 8411.22 | Turboprops (large) | 2.7% |
| 8411.99 | Gas turbine parts | 1% |
| 8411.81 | Industrial gas turbines (small) | 0.2% |
| 8411.11 | Turbojets (small thrust) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.08 per kg, 91% below the world average of $436.16, 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 turbine exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.0 million of gas turbine in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 61% |
| Israel | $233K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $232K | 12% |
| Ukraine | $167K | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $127K | 6.5% |
| Somalia | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda gas turbine imports (HS 8411): 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 8411: Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gas turbine worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 224% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.08 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $436.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas turbine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export gas turbine?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Israel and the Czech Republic. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $45.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine?
The HS code for gas turbine is heading 8411. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8411.82 (67% of the value) and 8411.12 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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