Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $18.1 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $18.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Uganda imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Zambia (17%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+635% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 31% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 17% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 15% |
| India | $1.7M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $728K | 4% |
| South Korea | $553K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $534K | 3% |
| Germany | $332K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $263K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.35 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.41, 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.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $532 thousand (193 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (48%), Republic of the Congo (22%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Zambia (17%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2019 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. Uganda exported $532 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the Republic of the Congo and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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