Industrial boilers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $22.1 million of industrial boilers in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $48.1 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 | $22.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 551 t |
Where Uganda imports industrial boilers from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.2M | 50% |
| Thailand | $8.3M | 38% |
| China | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $314K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $252K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $174K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $145K | 0.7% |
| France | $39K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $36K | 0.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 51% |
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 37% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 11% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 1.4% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 61% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported industrial boilers worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Thailand (37%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial boilers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 893%. The peak was 2020 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8402.90 (51% of the value) and 8402.19 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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