Paper machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.6 million of paper machinery in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 141% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $992K | 134 t |
| 2021 | $891K | 206 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 301 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 368 t |
| 2017 | $904K | 70 t |
Where Uganda imports paper machinery from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+549% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.20 | Paper making machinery | 69% |
| 8439.10 | Pulp making machinery | 13% |
| 8439.91 | Pulp machinery parts | 12% |
| 8439.99 | Paper and paperboard machinery parts | 3.3% |
| 8439.30 | Paper finishing machinery | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, 68% below the world average of $15.71, 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 machinery imports (HS 8439): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported paper machinery worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (36%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $15.71 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 machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $904 thousand in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 855%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8439.20 (69% of the value) and 8439.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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