Hot rolling mills imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $41.5 million of hot rolling mills in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 146 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 423% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 150% 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 | $41.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $874K | 176 t |
| 2021 | $728K | 62 t |
| 2020 | $352K | 132 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 52 t |
| 2017 | $69K | 4 t |
Where Uganda imports hot rolling mills from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (35%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.1M | 36% |
| China | $14.4M | 35% |
| Italy | $8.3M | 20% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $673K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.02 per kg, 58% above the world average of $8.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 hot rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported hot rolling mills worth $41.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 146 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 423% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by China (35%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.02 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $8.87 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 rolling mills to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $41.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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