Medical furniture imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical furniture by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (844 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.8M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 987 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 821 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 844 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 938 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 526 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 600 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 230 t |
Where Uganda imports medical furniture from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 68% |
| Turkey | $289K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $238K | 6.3% |
| India | $159K | 4.2% |
| United States | $136K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $97K | 2.6% |
| France | $64K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $36K | 1% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 90% |
| 9402.10 | Dental chair | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 68% below the world average of $14.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda medical furniture imports (HS 9402): 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported medical furniture worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $14.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical furniture to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (90% of the value) and 9402.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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