Steel I-sections imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel i-sections by Uganda reached $5.0 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.3 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 | $5.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $251K | 497 t |
Where Uganda imports steel i-sections from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 79% |
| India | $551K | 11% |
| Turkey | $287K | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $125K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $73K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $49K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel i-sections worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel i-sections to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 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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