Paper cutter imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.4 million of paper cutter in 2024 (928 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $5.4M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 659 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 464 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $893K | 56 t |
Where Uganda imports paper cutter from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 61% |
| India | $895K | 17% |
| Taiwan | $881K | 16% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $37K | 0.7% |
| United States | $26K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8441
| 8441.80 | Paper processing machinery (other) | 33% |
| 8441.10 | Paper cutting machines | 27% |
| 8441.30 | Carton and box making machines | 21% |
| 8441.20 | Paper bag making machines | 10% |
| 8441.90 | Paper processing machinery parts | 8% |
| 8441.40 | Paper pulp moulding machines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8441.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 69% below the world average of $18.97, 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 paper cutter imports (HS 8441): 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 8441: Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper cutter imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported paper cutter worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper cutter to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper cutter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $18.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper cutter to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $893 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 504%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper cutter?
The HS code for paper cutter is heading 8441. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8441.80 (33% of the value) and 8441.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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