Heating boilers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of heating boilers in 2024 (728 tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.1 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 | $2.1M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $658K | 354 t |
| 2019 | $686K | 320 t |
| 2018 | $615K | 168 t |
| 2017 | $27K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports heating boilers from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 82% |
| China | $262K | 12% |
| Italy | $79K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8403
| 8403.10 | Central heating boilers | 91% |
| 8403.90 | Heating boiler parts | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 77% below the world average of $12.81, 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 heating boilers imports (HS 8403): 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 8403: Central heating boilers; excluding those of heading no. 8402.
Common questions
What is the value of heating boilers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported heating boilers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply heating boilers to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of heating boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heating boilers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heating boilers?
The HS code for heating boilers is heading 8403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8403.10 (91% of the value) and 8403.90 (9%).
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