Railway rail imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway rail by Uganda reached $3.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.0 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 | $3.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $53K | 42 t |
| 2020 | $64K | 101 t |
| 2019 | $28K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $46K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $376K | 185 t |
Where Uganda imports railway rail from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 98% |
| India | $34K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 rail imports (HS 7302.10): 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 7302.10: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails.
Common questions
What is the value of railway rail imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported railway rail worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway rail to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway rail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.15 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 rail to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $376 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 864%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway rail?
The HS code for railway rail is subheading 7302.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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