Low voltage switch imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage switch by Uganda reached $20.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $20.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 429 t |
Where Uganda imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Belgium (13%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 49% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 13% |
| India | $2.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $989K | 5% |
| France | $642K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $446K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $436K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $304K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $292K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $283K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 29% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 23% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 23% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 8% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 5% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 4.9% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 2.8% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, 80% below the world average of $37.06, 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 switch exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported low voltage switch worth $431 thousand (112 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Czech Republic (15%), South Sudan (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $66K | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $65K | 15% |
| South Sudan | $63K | 15% |
| Kenya | $59K | 14% |
| Ireland | $53K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $36K | 8.3% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $9K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported low voltage switch worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $37.06 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 switch to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Uganda exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Czech Republic and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8536.90 (29% of the value) and 8536.50 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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