Road rollers and compactors imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of road rollers and compactors by Uganda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.5 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 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 484 t |
Where Uganda imports road rollers and compactors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 67% |
| Kenya | $486K | 14% |
| India | $353K | 10% |
| Japan | $108K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $98K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.6% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.65, 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.
Road rollers and compactors exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported road rollers and compactors worth $2.6 million (894 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (47%), Rwanda (31%), South Sudan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported road rollers and compactors worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Kenya (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export road rollers and compactors?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $815 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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