Liquid filtration machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $15.7 million of liquid filtration machinery in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $15.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 936 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 332 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $918K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $828K | 155 t |
| 2017 | $869K | 54 t |
Where Uganda imports liquid filtration machinery from
Singapore alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+714% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $8.3M | 53% |
| China | $6.1M | 39% |
| India | $594K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $171K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 0.8% |
| United States | $110K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 73% below the world average of $24.66, 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.
Liquid filtration machinery exports from Uganda
Exports of liquid filtration machinery by Uganda reached $211 thousand in 2024 (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 60% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported liquid filtration machinery worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Uganda?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (39%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 714% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $24.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $868 thousand in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export liquid filtration machinery?
Yes. Uganda exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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