Spray gun imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported spray gun worth $12.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $12.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 749 t |
Where Uganda imports spray gun from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 62% |
| India | $982K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $710K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $440K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $396K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $306K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $302K | 2.3% |
| United States | $268K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $183K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $139K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 30% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 26% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 9.9% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 9.6% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 9.3% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 9.1% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 3.2% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 55% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $363 thousand of spray gun in 2024 (58 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $182K | 50% |
| South Sudan | $68K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $37K | 10% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 9.8% |
| Kenya | $25K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda spray gun imports (HS 8424): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported spray gun worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spray gun to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export spray gun?
Yes. Uganda exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8424.82 (30% of the value) and 8424.89 (26%).
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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