Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $38.5 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 213% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $38.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 371 t |
Where Uganda imports pipe and boiler control valves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.9M | 54% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 20% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 6.9% |
| India | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Romania | $996K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $571K | 1.5% |
| United States | $485K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $485K | 1.3% |
| France | $465K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $452K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.40 per kg, 50% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 213% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.40 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 704%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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