Harvester imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of harvester by Uganda reached $4.0 million in 2024 (549 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $4.0M | 549 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 686 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 718 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 569 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 802 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 283 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 147 t |
Where Uganda imports harvester from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (19%), Brazil (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 48% |
| United States | $782K | 19% |
| Brazil | $346K | 8.6% |
| India | $225K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $170K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $111K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $84K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $78K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $70K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 34% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 20% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 15% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 10% |
| 8433.52 | Threshing machinery (other) | 7.2% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 5.2% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 4.1% |
| 8433.20 | Tractor-mounted mowers | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 34% below the world average of $11.09, 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 harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported harvester worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 549 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8433.51 (34% of the value) and 8433.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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