Plastic molding machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic molding machine by Uganda reached $46.9 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $46.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 514 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic molding machine from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.2M | 54% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 13% |
| India | $4.5M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $451K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 38% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 25% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 12% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 8.3% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 7.2% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 6.3% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 2.8% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 52% below the world average of $13.91, 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.
Plastic molding machine exports from Uganda
Exports of plastic molding machine by Uganda reached $699 thousand in 2024 (218 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Uganda plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic molding machine worth $46.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 971% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $46.9 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Uganda exported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $46.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8477.80 (38% of the value) and 8477.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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