Monitor imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monitor by Uganda reached $33.1 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $33.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 972 t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 380 t |
Where Uganda imports monitor from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.6M | 89% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $406K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $227K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $156K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $152K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $123K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $102K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $92K | 0.3% |
| United States | $92K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 58% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 31% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 7.7% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 1.7% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 0.4% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 0.4% |
| 8528.49 | CRT monitors (other) | 0.3% |
| 8528.42 | CRT computer monitors | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.32 per kg, 71% below the world average of $28.54, 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.
Monitor exports from Uganda
Exports of monitor by Uganda reached $231 thousand in 2024 (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (25%), Kenya (22%), DR Congo (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported monitor worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.32 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of monitor to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2018 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export monitor?
Yes. Uganda exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (58% of the value) and 8528.71 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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