Railway track imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway track by Uganda reached $12.9 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 173% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.2 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 | $12.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $82K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $121K | 132 t |
| 2019 | $895K | 445 t |
| 2018 | $58K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $608K | 212 t |
Where Uganda imports railway track from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 99% |
| India | $43K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 47% |
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 28% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 21% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.45. 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda railway track imports (HS 7302): 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: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported railway track worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 173% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by India (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.45 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 track to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $608 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7302.40 (47% of the value) and 7302.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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