Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $215.8 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (326.3 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $215.8M | 326.3K t |
| 2023 | $175.0M | 204.1K t |
| 2022 | $200.2M | 232.4K t |
| 2021 | $194.3M | 195.0K t |
| 2020 | $132.4M | 198.9K t |
| 2019 | $165.6M | 247.1K t |
| 2018 | $126.7M | 181.1K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 84.3K t |
Where Uganda imports hot-rolled steel coils from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Japan (40%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+419% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.1M | 48% |
| Japan | $85.3M | 40% |
| South Korea | $24.3M | 11% |
| India | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $656K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $543K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 79% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 11% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 5.6% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 1.9% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 0.7% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 0.5% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 0.5% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.9 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). South Sudan alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+603% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $215.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($103.1 million), followed by Japan (40%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 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 coils to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $215.8 million in 2024, an increase of 397%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $156.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $212.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (79% of the value) and 7208.27 (11%).
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