Grinding stones imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.7 million of grinding stones in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 900 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 878 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 738 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $945K | 230 t |
Where Uganda imports grinding stones from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Slovenia (27%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 47% |
| Slovenia | $744K | 27% |
| India | $210K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $210K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $35K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $18K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 76% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 9.5% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 6.8% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 4.4% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 67% below the world average of $7.49, 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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported grinding stones worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Slovenia (27%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $945 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (76% of the value) and 6804.23 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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