Specialized electrical machines imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.7 million of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (120 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 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 | $3.7M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 216 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $907K | 9 t |
Where Uganda imports specialized electrical machines from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Germany (26%), South Africa (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+756% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $967K | 26% |
| South Africa | $230K | 6.2% |
| India | $226K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $173K | 4.7% |
| United States | $163K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $107K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $96K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $88K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.80 per kg, 64% below the world average of $85.50, 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.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Uganda
Exports of specialized electrical machines by Uganda reached $268 thousand in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Central African Republic (42%), Hong Kong (28%), Burundi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $112K | 42% |
| Hong Kong | $76K | 28% |
| Burundi | $38K | 14% |
| Austria | $28K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (26%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 756% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.80 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $907 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 309%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Uganda exported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Hong Kong and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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