Industrial X-ray equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of industrial x-ray equipment in 2024 (119 tonnes). That is 69% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.1 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 | $2.2M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 210 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 23 t |
Where Uganda imports industrial x-ray equipment from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (27%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $867K | 40% |
| Germany | $584K | 27% |
| United States | $175K | 8.1% |
| Kenya | $127K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $99K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $71K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $70K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.19 per kg, 81% below the world average of $93.54, 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.
Industrial X-ray equipment exports from Uganda
Exports of industrial x-ray equipment by Uganda reached $250 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $137K | 55% |
| Belgium | $55K | 22% |
| Kenya | $29K | 12% |
| South Africa | $28K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda industrial x-ray equipment imports (HS 9022.19): 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 9022.19: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial x-ray equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial x-ray equipment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($867 thousand), followed by Germany (27%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial x-ray equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.19 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $93.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial x-ray equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export industrial x-ray equipment?
Yes. Uganda exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Belgium and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial x-ray equipment?
The HS code for industrial x-ray equipment is subheading 9022.19. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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