Printing equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported printing equipment worth $2.1 million (226 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.1M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $890K | 131 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $648K | 94 t |
Where Uganda imports printing equipment from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Kenya (39%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $915K | 45% |
| Kenya | $804K | 39% |
| China | $241K | 12% |
| Germany | $54K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8442
| 8442.50 | Lithographic printing plates | 94% |
| 8442.30 | Printing component preparation machinery | 5% |
| 8442.40 | Printing component machinery parts | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8442.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.12 per kg, 50% below the world average of $18.36, 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 printing equipment imports (HS 8442): 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 8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of printing equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported printing equipment worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing equipment to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($915 thousand), followed by Kenya (39%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $18.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $648 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing equipment?
The HS code for printing equipment is heading 8442. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8442.50 (94% of the value) and 8442.30 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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