Gearbox imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $11.8 million of gearbox in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $11.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 259 t |
Where Uganda imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (19%), Ukraine (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 46% |
| India | $2.3M | 19% |
| Ukraine | $936K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $802K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $523K | 4.4% |
| United States | $215K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $174K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $151K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 31% |
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 28% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 15% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 9.1% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 7.2% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 6.2% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 79% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported gearbox worth $310 thousand (84 tonnes). Most of it went to Ukraine (45%), United Arab Emirates (14%), DR Congo (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $139K | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $26K | 8.5% |
| Austria | $18K | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 4.4% |
| South Sudan | $13K | 4.3% |
| Gabon | $13K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $9K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 2.5% |
| China | $7K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported gearbox worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (19%) and Ukraine (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export gearbox?
Yes. Uganda exported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8483.90 (31% of the value) and 8483.40 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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