Oil lamp imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported oil lamp worth $3.6 million (594 tonnes). That is 131% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% 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 | $3.6M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $728K | 175 t |
| 2020 | $903K | 180 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 236 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $51K | 8 t |
Where Uganda imports oil lamp from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 90% |
| Kenya | $307K | 8.6% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, close to the world average of $6.48.
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 oil lamp imports (HS 9405.50): 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 9405.50: Lamps and light fittings: non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of oil lamp imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported oil lamp worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil lamp to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil lamp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil lamp to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil lamp?
The HS code for oil lamp is subheading 9405.50. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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