General cargo trailers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general cargo trailers by Uganda reached $8.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 929 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 389 t |
Where Uganda imports general cargo trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 67% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 19% |
| Kenya | $633K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $283K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $116K | 1.3% |
| India | $45K | 0.5% |
| Russia | $17K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $15K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported general cargo trailers worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Tanzania (19%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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