Smart cards imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported smart cards worth $7.0 million (68 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $7.0M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 39 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 51 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 11 t |
Where Uganda imports smart cards from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $981K | 14% |
| India | $752K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $244K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $238K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $162K | 2.3% |
| France | $149K | 2.1% |
| United States | $57K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $54K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.93 per kg, close to the world average of $112.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported smart cards worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $101.93 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $112.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smart cards to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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