Grain mill imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $28.4 million of grain mill in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $28.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Uganda imports grain mill from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Italy (18%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 27% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 8% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 69% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 18% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.95, 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 grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported grain mill worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (18%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain mill to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (69% of the value) and 8437.10 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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