Metal fittings imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal fittings by Uganda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 885 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 936 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $870K | 639 t |
| 2019 | $510K | 369 t |
| 2018 | $676K | 494 t |
| 2017 | $248K | 49 t |
Where Uganda imports metal fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 17% |
| India | $262K | 13% |
| South Africa | $106K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $87K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $40K | 1.9% |
| United States | $39K | 1.9% |
| Estonia | $14K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $14K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 81% below the world average of $10.14, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported metal fittings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal fittings to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $248 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 738%. 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 fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 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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