Office machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.6 million of office machine in 2024 (254 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $3.6M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 280 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 352 t |
Where Uganda imports office machine from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Germany (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $981K | 27% |
| Germany | $739K | 20% |
| China | $702K | 19% |
| Kenya | $244K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $240K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $167K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $135K | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $81K | 2.2% |
| United States | $78K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $66K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 98% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 2.1% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.29 per kg, 28% above the world average of $11.14. 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported office machine worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($981 thousand), followed by Germany (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.29 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (98% of the value) and 8472.10 (2%).
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