Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.8 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 611 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Uganda imports steel prop and scaffolding from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 55% |
| Turkey | $403K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $362K | 13% |
| India | $193K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $138K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $53K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $49K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.05, 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 prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.05 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 prop and scaffolding to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 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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