Refrigerator imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $33.0 million of refrigerator in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $33.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Uganda imports refrigerator from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 51% |
| India | $6.1M | 19% |
| Luxembourg | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 8% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $464K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $380K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $335K | 1% |
| United States | $266K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $261K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 35% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 21% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 16% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 8.6% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 7.8% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 4.5% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 3.5% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Refrigerator exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $400 thousand of refrigerator in 2024 (104 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $208K | 52% |
| DR Congo | $42K | 11% |
| Burundi | $36K | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 8.8% |
| South Sudan | $25K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $24K | 5.9% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 5.1% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported refrigerator worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Luxembourg (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export refrigerator?
Yes. Uganda exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $32.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8418.50 (35% of the value) and 8418.29 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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