Low carbon round steel bloom imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low carbon round steel bloom by Uganda reached $7.2 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 2644% on 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $263K | 315 t |
| 2022 | $21K | 10 t |
| 2021 | $16K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $11K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 12.9K t |
Where Uganda imports low carbon round steel bloom from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 54% |
| China | $2.9M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $445K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.00, 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 low carbon round steel bloom imports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply low carbon round steel bloom to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (40%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon round steel bloom to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2018 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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