Steel cookware imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.1 million of steel cookware in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 70% |
| Kenya | $529K | 8.7% |
| India | $260K | 4.3% |
| United States | $231K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $145K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $81K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $49K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 41% |
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 35% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 8.2% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 7.7% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 6.2% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 73% below the world average of $5.77, 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 cookware exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.9 million of steel cookware in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 84% |
| Rwanda | $114K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $60K | 3.1% |
| South Sudan | $38K | 2% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $16K | 0.8% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel cookware worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel cookware to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel cookware?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7323.99 (41% of the value) and 7323.93 (35%).
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