Steel nails exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported steel nails worth $10.0 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $402K | 942 t |
Where Uganda exports steel nails to
DR Congo alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.60, 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 nails imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported steel nails worth $5.6 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.4M | 79% |
| China | $969K | 17% |
| South Africa | $97K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel nails exports (HS 7317): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported steel nails worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel nails from Uganda?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by South Sudan (23%) and Rwanda (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel nails from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $402 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also import steel nails?
Yes. Uganda imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, China and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 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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