Liquid pump imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported liquid pump worth $50.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $50.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 713 t |
Where Uganda imports liquid pump from
Most of the value came from China (38%), India (15%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.9M | 38% |
| India | $7.7M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 15% |
| Kenya | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $950K | 1.9% |
| France | $923K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $822K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.70 | Centrifugal pumps | 53% |
| 8413.91 | Pump parts | 15% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps (other types) | 11% |
| 8413.11 | Fuel dispenser pumps | 6.1% |
| 8413.19 | Metering pumps (other) | 4.6% |
| 8413.20 | Hand metering pumps | 3.4% |
| 8413.60 | Rotary displacement pumps | 2.7% |
| 8413.30 | Engine fuel and oil pumps | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.00 per kg, 45% below the world average of $18.21, 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 pump exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported liquid pump worth $922 thousand (280 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (33%), South Sudan (23%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $305K | 33% |
| South Sudan | $212K | 23% |
| Kenya | $126K | 14% |
| Central African Republic | $76K | 8.2% |
| Cuba | $58K | 6.3% |
| Suriname | $34K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $29K | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 1.9% |
| Lesotho | $14K | 1.5% |
| China | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda liquid pump imports (HS 8413): 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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported liquid pump worth $50.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by India (15%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $18.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid pump to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $50.0 million in 2024, an increase of 401%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export liquid pump?
Yes. Uganda exported $922 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $49.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8413.70 (53% of the value) and 8413.91 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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