Stainless steel sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.3 million of stainless steel sheet in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 926 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 589 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 562 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $288K | 104 t |
Where Uganda imports stainless steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 56% |
| Taiwan | $510K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 6.8% |
| India | $153K | 6.5% |
| South Sudan | $65K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 36% |
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 17% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 9.5% |
| 7219.14 | Thin stainless coil | 8.2% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 7.2% |
| 7219.23 | Medium stainless sheet | 5.3% |
| 7219.13 | Medium stainless coil | 3.8% |
| 7219.12 | Thick stainless coil | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
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 stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219): 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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported stainless steel sheet worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Taiwan (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $288 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 710%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7219.34 (36% of the value) and 7219.33 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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