Graders and levellers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of graders and levellers by Uganda reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.0 million.
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 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Uganda imports graders and levellers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 50% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 36% |
| United States | $337K | 4% |
| Kenya | $254K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 2.5% |
| India | $143K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $94K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $7.34, 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.
Graders and levellers exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported graders and levellers worth $2.4 million (399 tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (49%), DR Congo (47%), Kenya (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.2M | 49% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 47% |
| Kenya | $115K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported graders and levellers worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Japan (35%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of graders and levellers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export graders and levellers?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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