Light fixtures imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported light fixtures worth $15.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $15.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 964 t |
Where Uganda imports light fixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 72% |
| Kenya | $749K | 4.8% |
| India | $588K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $570K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $569K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $467K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $314K | 2% |
| South Africa | $230K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $177K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $126K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Electric light fixture | 38% |
| 9405.50 | Oil lamp | 23% |
| 9405.99 | Lamp metal parts | 11% |
| 9405.10 | Chandelier | 11% |
| 9405.20 | Table lamp | 8.5% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated sign | 6.4% |
| 9405.91 | Lamp glass shade | 0.8% |
| 9405.30 | Christmas light | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 62% below the world average of $13.60, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda light fixtures imports (HS 9405): 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 9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported light fixtures worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply light fixtures to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Kenya (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of light fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $13.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light fixtures to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
The HS code for light fixtures is heading 9405. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9405.40 (38% of the value) and 9405.50 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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