Steel butt welding fitting imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported steel butt welding fitting worth $2.1 million (244 tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 90% 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 | $2.1M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $167K | 46 t |
| 2021 | $261K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $140K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $179K | 42 t |
| 2018 | $28K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $23K | 6 t |
Where Uganda imports steel butt welding fitting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.54 per kg, 148% above the world average of $3.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel butt welding fitting worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Austria (30%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.54 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $518 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 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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