Microphone imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of microphone by Uganda reached $8.8 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $8.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 29 t |
Where Uganda imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $276K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 3% |
| United States | $150K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $133K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $86K | 1% |
| Denmark | $70K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $47K | 0.5% |
| India | $46K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 37% |
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 17% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 12% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 9.5% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 9.4% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 5.7% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 5.2% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 95% below the world average of $36.80, 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.
Microphone exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported microphone worth $229 thousand (225 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (37%), South Sudan (27%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $84K | 37% |
| South Sudan | $63K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 8.9% |
| China | $18K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $12K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $9K | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $7K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $7K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported microphone worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 575%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export microphone?
Yes. Uganda exported $229 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8518.29 (37% of the value) and 8518.21 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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