Steel articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported steel articles worth $15.7 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 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 | $15.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Uganda imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 66% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $371K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $351K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $281K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $263K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $245K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $202K | 1.3% |
| United States | $164K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 74% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 14% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 6% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 59% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported steel articles worth $1.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (47%), Angola (17%), Kenya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $699K | 47% |
| Angola | $254K | 17% |
| Kenya | $129K | 8.6% |
| Rwanda | $96K | 6.4% |
| Namibia | $88K | 5.9% |
| South Sudan | $59K | 3.9% |
| China | $55K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 3.6% |
| Somalia | $42K | 2.8% |
| Burundi | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel articles worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by India (9%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel articles?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Angola and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (74% of the value) and 7326.20 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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