Steel pipe fittings imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel pipe fittings by Uganda reached $10.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 465 t |
Where Uganda imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (18%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 46% |
| India | $1.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 12% |
| Austria | $638K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $290K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $205K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $202K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $195K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $191K | 1.8% |
| France | $180K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 33% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 20% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 14% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 11% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 8.6% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 5.9% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 2.9% |
| 7307.22 | Stainless steel elbow | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 25% below the world average of $6.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel pipe fittings worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel pipe fittings to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (33% of the value) and 7307.93 (20%).
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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