Pneumatic motor imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.3 million of pneumatic motor in 2024 (333 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.3M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 216 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 87 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 67 t |
Where Uganda imports pneumatic motor from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (33%), China (26%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.4M | 33% |
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| India | $456K | 11% |
| United States | $361K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $160K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $82K | 1.9% |
| Moldova | $80K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $66K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $59K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8412
| 8412.90 | Motor and engine parts | 43% |
| 8412.21 | Hydraulic cylinders | 27% |
| 8412.29 | Rotary hydraulic motors | 15% |
| 8412.80 | Pneumatic engines (other) | 6.7% |
| 8412.31 | Pneumatic cylinders | 5.5% |
| 8412.39 | Pneumatic motors | 2.4% |
| 8412.10 | Reaction engines (non-turbo) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.88 per kg, close to the world average of $14.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pneumatic motor exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported pneumatic motor worth $453 thousand (61 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gabon accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $331K | 73% |
| Kenya | $86K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 0.8% |
| China | $3K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda pneumatic motor imports (HS 8412): 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 8412: Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines, pneumatic power engines).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motor imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported pneumatic motor worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motor to Uganda?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.88 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $14.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic motor to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export pneumatic motor?
Yes. Uganda exported $453 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Gabon, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motor?
The HS code for pneumatic motor is heading 8412. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8412.90 (43% of the value) and 8412.21 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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