Steel fasteners imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $9.5 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $9.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Uganda imports steel fasteners from
Most of the value came from China (50%), United Arab Emirates (17%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 17% |
| India | $867K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $668K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $485K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $205K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $193K | 2% |
| United States | $157K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $140K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 73% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 6.3% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 5% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 4.6% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 3.7% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 2.8% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 2.1% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners exports from Uganda
Exports of steel fasteners by Uganda reached $246 thousand in 2024 (234 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (45%), Kenya (16%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $110K | 45% |
| Kenya | $40K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $31K | 12% |
| South Sudan | $13K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $12K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $8K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel fasteners worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Uganda exported $246 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (73% of the value) and 7318.19 (6%).
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