Specialized service vehicles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized service vehicles by Uganda reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.4 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 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $46.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Uganda imports specialized service vehicles from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 66% below the world average of $11.05, 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 service vehicles exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $844 thousand of specialized service vehicles in 2024 (239 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported specialized service vehicles worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $11.05 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 service vehicles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $46.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Uganda exported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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