Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $8.6 million (462 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.6M | 462 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 510 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 84 t |
Where Uganda imports packing and wrapping machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), China (17%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.9M | 45% |
| China | $1.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 12% |
| India | $982K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $421K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $284K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $122K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $118K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $56K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.62 per kg, 48% below the world average of $35.78, 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 packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 462 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Uganda?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.62 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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