Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $16.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $16.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 638 t |
Where Uganda imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
Japan alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.4M | 84% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $525K | 3.3% |
| Latvia | $210K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $200K | 1.3% |
| France | $67K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.4% |
| China | $50K | 0.3% |
| United States | $41K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.41 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
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 petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Uganda?
Japan was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. The peak was 2022 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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