Other steel bars exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other steel bars by Uganda reached $4.3 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 876 t |
| 2019 | $92K | 147 t |
| 2018 | $119K | 172 t |
Where Uganda exports other steel bars to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 99% |
| 7215.50 | Cold-formed steel bar | 0.6% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.32, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda other steel bars exports (HS 7215): 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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported other steel bars worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel bars from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Sudan (14%) and Kenya (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel bars from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $119 thousand in 2018 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (99% of the value) and 7215.50 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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