Railway fish-plate imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.1 million of railway fish-plate in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 305% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $83K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $2K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 26 t |
Where Uganda imports railway fish-plate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 100% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.01.
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 fish-plate imports (HS 7302.40): 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 7302.40: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: fish-plates and sole plates.
Common questions
What is the value of railway fish-plate imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported railway fish-plate worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 305% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway fish-plate to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway fish-plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway fish-plate to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway fish-plate?
The HS code for railway fish-plate is subheading 7302.40. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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