Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $17.9 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 161% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $17.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 74 t |
Where Uganda imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (30%), Austria (8%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+922% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 48% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 31% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| India | $718K | 4% |
| Italy | $258K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $128K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, 54% below the world average of $18.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 161% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 752%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
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