Steam boiler parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steam boiler parts by Uganda reached $11.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 202% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.8 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 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 463 t |
| 2018 | $333K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 249 t |
Where Uganda imports steam boiler parts from
Thailand alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.3M | 74% |
| India | $2.7M | 24% |
| Italy | $104K | 0.9% |
| China | $98K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steam boiler parts imports (HS 8402.90): 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 8402.90: Boilers: parts of steam or other vapour generating boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of steam boiler parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steam boiler parts worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 202% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam boiler parts to Uganda?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (24%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam boiler parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam boiler parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 595%. The peak was 2020 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam boiler parts?
The HS code for steam boiler parts is subheading 8402.90. 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 8402 page.
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