Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $2.8 million (422 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.8M | 422 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 438 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 363 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 152 t |
Where Uganda imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), India (17%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+765% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 46% |
| India | $482K | 17% |
| Turkey | $231K | 8.1% |
| United States | $140K | 5% |
| Belgium | $122K | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | $101K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $98K | 3.5% |
| France | $95K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $70K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $56K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, 64% below the world average of $18.57, 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.
Refrigeration equipment (other) exports from Uganda
Exports of refrigeration equipment (other) by Uganda reached $257 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Uganda refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 422 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export refrigeration equipment (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $257 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Tanzania and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
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