Semi-trailer tractors imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported semi-trailer tractors worth $40.2 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $40.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Uganda imports semi-trailer tractors from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.8M | 69% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $948K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $897K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $807K | 2% |
| South Africa | $785K | 2% |
| Brazil | $121K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 45% below the world average of $7.89, 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.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from Uganda
Exports of semi-trailer tractors by Uganda reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 68% of the value. 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 semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported semi-trailer tractors worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Tanzania (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024, an increase of 436%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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