Portable radios (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of portable radios (other) in 2024 (887 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 715 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 885 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 840 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 588 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 420 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 35 t |
Where Uganda imports portable radios (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 60% |
| India | $847K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 88% below the world average of $19.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda portable radios (other) imports (HS 8527.19): 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 8527.19: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported portable radios (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (40%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $19.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable radios (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios (other)?
The HS code for portable radios (other) is subheading 8527.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8527 page.
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