High voltage distribution panels imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $13.1 million of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (640 tonnes). Value rose 156% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.8 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 | $13.1M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 324 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 345 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 552 t |
Where Uganda imports high voltage distribution panels from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), China (20%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.3M | 33% |
| China | $2.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $388K | 3% |
| Egypt | $243K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $95K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $68K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.49 per kg, close to the world average of $22.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage distribution panels exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $203 thousand of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $195K | 96% |
| China | $7K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.9% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported high voltage distribution panels worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 910% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.49 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $22.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage distribution panels to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. Uganda exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, China and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8537 page.
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