Oil transformers small imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported oil transformers small worth $2.9 million (524 tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $2.9M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 672 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 971 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 861 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 558 t |
Where Uganda imports oil transformers small from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 89% |
| Poland | $212K | 7.3% |
| India | $55K | 1.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $32K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.84, 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.
Oil transformers small exports from Uganda
Exports of oil transformers small by Uganda reached $420 thousand in 2024 (87 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $407K | 97% |
| Kenya | $13K | 3.1% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda oil transformers small imports (HS 8504.21): 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 8504.21: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers small imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported oil transformers small worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers small to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Poland (7%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.84 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 transformers small to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export oil transformers small?
Yes. Uganda exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers small?
The HS code for oil transformers small is subheading 8504.21. 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 8504 page.
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