Pressure and flow meters imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported pressure and flow meters worth $10.5 million (154 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.5M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 32 t |
Where Uganda imports pressure and flow meters from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Italy (27%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 27% |
| India | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $517K | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $422K | 4% |
| France | $385K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $372K | 3.6% |
| United States | $233K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $211K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9026
| 9026.10 | Flow meters | 62% |
| 9026.20 | Pressure gauges | 20% |
| 9026.80 | Gas and liquid meters | 9.8% |
| 9026.90 | Pressure meter parts | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9026.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.99 per kg, 38% below the world average of $108.93, 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.
Pressure and flow meters exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $271 thousand of pressure and flow meters in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to Burundi (38%), Republic of the Congo (20%), Rwanda (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $102K | 38% |
| Republic of the Congo | $53K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $47K | 18% |
| South Sudan | $24K | 8.7% |
| DR Congo | $12K | 4.5% |
| Norway | $9K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 2.7% |
| Somalia | $6K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.4% |
| Central African Republic | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda pressure and flow meters imports (HS 9026): 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 9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure and flow meters imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported pressure and flow meters worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure and flow meters to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (27%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure and flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.99 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $108.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pressure and flow meters to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 265%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export pressure and flow meters?
Yes. Uganda exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure and flow meters?
The HS code for pressure and flow meters is heading 9026. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9026.10 (62% of the value) and 9026.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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