Gasket imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gasket by Uganda reached $3.7 million in 2024 (196 tonnes). Value rose 142% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $3.7M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 178 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $941K | 128 t |
| 2018 | $989K | 205 t |
| 2017 | $475K | 22 t |
Where Uganda imports gasket from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.1M | 57% |
| China | $327K | 9% |
| India | $294K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $142K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $73K | 2% |
| Belgium | $71K | 1.9% |
| United States | $71K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 52% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 33% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.63 per kg, 62% below the world average of $48.77, 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 gasket imports (HS 8484): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gasket worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.63 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasket to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $475 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 669%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8484.90 (52% of the value) and 8484.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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