Heat treatment machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported heat treatment machinery worth $48.2 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $48.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 838 t |
Where Uganda imports heat treatment machinery from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (21%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 40% |
| India | $10.3M | 22% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $945K | 2% |
| United States | $659K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $635K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $492K | 1% |
| Denmark | $433K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 33% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 27% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 8.5% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 7.4% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 6.2% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 5.8% |
| 8419.31 | Agricultural dryers | 3.6% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.96 per kg, 45% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported heat treatment machinery worth $292 thousand (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $196K | 67% |
| Kenya | $31K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 9.7% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 7% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported heat treatment machinery worth $48.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by India (21%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.96 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $48.2 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Uganda exported $292 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Kenya and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $47.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8419.89 (33% of the value) and 8419.50 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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