Prefabricated buildings imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prefabricated buildings by Uganda reached $35.6 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $35.6M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 4.9K t |
Where Uganda imports prefabricated buildings from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.1M | 54% |
| India | $5.1M | 14% |
| Kenya | $2.7M | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 6% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $756K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $544K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $226K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 98% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.98, 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Uganda
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Uganda reached $525 thousand in 2024 (122 tonnes). Somalia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Uganda prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported prefabricated buildings worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2023 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Uganda exported $525 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $35.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (98% of the value) and 9406.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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