Metal furniture imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal furniture by Uganda reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 974 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 576 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 946 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 889 t |
Where Uganda imports metal furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 50% |
| Kenya | $492K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $344K | 12% |
| Turkey | $198K | 6.9% |
| Luxembourg | $111K | 3.9% |
| India | $83K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $72K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $48K | 1.7% |
| United States | $14K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.09, 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.
Metal furniture exports from Uganda
Exports of metal furniture by Uganda reached $211 thousand in 2024 (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (43%), Rwanda (21%), South Sudan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+574% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported metal furniture worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Kenya (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export metal furniture?
Yes. Uganda exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 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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