Radar imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radar by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.7 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 | $2.4M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 7 t |
Where Uganda imports radar from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Kenya (17%), Lithuania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+856% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $815K | 34% |
| Kenya | $394K | 17% |
| Lithuania | $230K | 9.7% |
| Israel | $145K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $144K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $140K | 5.9% |
| United States | $107K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigation equipment | 84% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 9.3% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.51 per kg, 31% below the world average of $139.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda radar imports (HS 8526): 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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported radar worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($815 thousand), followed by Kenya (17%) and Lithuania (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.51 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $139.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radar to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (84% of the value) and 8526.10 (9%).
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