Static power converters imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported static power converters worth $28.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $28.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 419 t |
Where Uganda imports static power converters from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 73% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $766K | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $645K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $645K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $629K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $543K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $432K | 1.5% |
| France | $300K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $295K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.14 per kg, 72% below the world average of $42.84, 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.
Static power converters exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $518 thousand of static power converters in 2024 (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (27%), South Sudan (24%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $139K | 27% |
| South Sudan | $124K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $73K | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $59K | 11% |
| Kenya | $44K | 8.4% |
| United States | $26K | 5% |
| Rwanda | $19K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1.3% |
| China | $6K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda static power converters imports (HS 8504.40): 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 8504.40: Electrical static converters.
Common questions
What is the value of static power converters imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported static power converters worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply static power converters to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by India (6%) and Denmark (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of static power converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.14 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $42.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of static power converters to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2021 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export static power converters?
Yes. Uganda exported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $27.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for static power converters?
The HS code for static power converters is subheading 8504.40. 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 8504 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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