Railway component (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of railway component (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 182% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 156% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $937K | 188 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $53K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $785K | 392 t |
| 2018 | $3K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 2 t |
Where Uganda imports railway component (other) from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
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 railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported railway component (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 182% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway component (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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