Material property analyzers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of material property analyzers by Uganda reached $6.5 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.6 million.
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 | $6.5M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 106 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 152 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 13 t |
Where Uganda imports material property analyzers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), China (14%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+980% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 23% |
| China | $942K | 15% |
| United States | $708K | 11% |
| Japan | $627K | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $316K | 4.9% |
| India | $307K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $297K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $247K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $246K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $211K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.03 per kg, 69% below the world average of $224.57, 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.
Material property analyzers exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported material property analyzers worth $279 thousand (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (40%), Austria (20%), South Sudan (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $112K | 40% |
| Austria | $55K | 20% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 12% |
| France | $17K | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 5% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 5% |
| Ukraine | $13K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $4K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda material property analyzers imports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported material property analyzers worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply material property analyzers to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 980% on the year.
What is the average import price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.03 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $224.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of material property analyzers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export material property analyzers?
Yes. Uganda exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Austria and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 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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