Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $38.8 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $38.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 194 t |
Where Uganda imports specialized machinery (other types) from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 73% |
| India | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $841K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $783K | 2% |
| Romania | $777K | 2% |
| Mexico | $465K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $414K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $306K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.44 per kg, 51% below the world average of $17.28, 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 machinery (other types) exports from Uganda
Exports of specialized machinery (other types) by Uganda reached $394 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (42%), Mozambique (34%), Lesotho (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $167K | 43% |
| Mozambique | $135K | 34% |
| Lesotho | $42K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $19K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $9K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $8K | 2.1% |
| Burundi | $6K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by India (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.44 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $17.28 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 machinery (other types) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 589%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Uganda exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Mozambique and Lesotho. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $38.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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