Metal casting machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machine by Uganda reached $3.0 million in 2024 (605 tonnes). Value rose 216% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $3.0M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $944K | 278 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 462 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $605K | 157 t |
| 2019 | $519K | 121 t |
| 2018 | $611K | 157 t |
| 2017 | $226K | 18 t |
Where Uganda imports metal casting machine from
India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 64% |
| China | $1.0M | 35% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 60% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 22% |
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 17% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.87, 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 metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported metal casting machine worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 605 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 216% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (34%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8454.30 (60% of the value) and 8454.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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