Radio receiver imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported radio receiver worth $4.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.9 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 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Uganda imports radio receiver from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 67% |
| India | $1.5M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 43% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 28% |
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 12% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 10% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 4.5% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 1.7% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 0.8% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, 91% below the world average of $33.05, 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 radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported radio receiver worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (30%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio receiver to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8527.19 (43% of the value) and 8527.99 (28%).
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