Motor parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported motor parts worth $21.6 million (574 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.6M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 580 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 118 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 280 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 868 t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Uganda imports motor parts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.0M | 92% |
| Switzerland | $692K | 3.2% |
| China | $464K | 2.1% |
| India | $219K | 1% |
| Singapore | $123K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.69 per kg, 358% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported motor parts worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Uganda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by Switzerland (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.69 per kg in 2024, 358% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
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