Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines by Uganda reached $5.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.4 million.
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 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 277 t |
Where Uganda imports mineral pelletizing and shaping machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 60% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 25% |
| Turkey | $568K | 10% |
| India | $204K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $11K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 79% below the world average of $8.95, 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.
Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $211 thousand of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines in 2024 (65 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports (HS 8474.80): 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 8474.80: Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $8.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2021 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
Yes. Uganda exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, India and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
The HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines is subheading 8474.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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