Piston engine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported piston engine worth $4.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.3 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 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 535 t |
Where Uganda imports piston engine from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Japan (29%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 40% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 29% |
| Czech Republic | $550K | 12% |
| Kenya | $525K | 11% |
| Spain | $96K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $56K | 1.2% |
| United States | $52K | 1.1% |
| India | $38K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 40% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 33% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 13% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 5.3% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 5% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 3.4% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.4% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 84% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $288 thousand of piston engine in 2024 (58 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (49%), Czech Republic (35%), Slovakia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $141K | 49% |
| Czech Republic | $100K | 35% |
| Slovakia | $31K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $6K | 1.9% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported piston engine worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (29%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export piston engine?
Yes. Uganda exported $288 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8407.21 (40% of the value) and 8407.90 (33%).
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