Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $171.1 million (271.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $171.1M | 271.6K t |
| 2023 | $151.0M | 177.2K t |
| 2022 | $155.4M | 204.6K t |
| 2021 | $150.4M | 164.3K t |
| 2020 | $114.2M | 175.5K t |
| 2019 | $136.7M | 208.1K t |
| 2018 | $103.9M | 150.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 70.6K t |
Where Uganda imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.9M | 53% |
| Japan | $56.5M | 33% |
| South Korea | $23.4M | 14% |
| South Africa | $313K | 0.2% |
| India | $22K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coil thin exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $267 thousand (354 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $239K | 89% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.9% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $171.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 271.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($90.9 million), followed by Japan (33%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coil thin to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $171.1 million in 2024, an increase of 377%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $127.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export hot-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. Uganda exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $170.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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