Iron cookware other types imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported iron cookware other types worth $2.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 991 t |
| 2021 | $717K | 581 t |
| 2020 | $593K | 483 t |
| 2019 | $769K | 427 t |
| 2018 | $877K | 759 t |
| 2017 | $446K | 430 t |
Where Uganda imports iron cookware other types from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 64% |
| United States | $170K | 6.8% |
| India | $152K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $147K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $36K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $28K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.26, 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.
Iron cookware other types exports from Uganda
Exports of iron cookware other types by Uganda reached $1.1 million in 2024 (640 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $876K | 82% |
| Rwanda | $106K | 9.9% |
| South Sudan | $20K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $19K | 1.8% |
| United States | $8K | 0.8% |
| France | $5K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda iron cookware other types imports (HS 7323.99): 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 7323.99: Iron or steel: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel n.e.c. in heading no. 7323.
Common questions
What is the value of iron cookware other types imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported iron cookware other types worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron cookware other types to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron cookware other types per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of iron cookware other types to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export iron cookware other types?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron cookware other types?
The HS code for iron cookware other types is subheading 7323.99. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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