Steel shapes imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $15.5 million of steel shapes in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $15.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 7.0K t |
Where Uganda imports steel shapes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 68% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 13% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $730K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $344K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $293K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $163K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $125K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 33% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 19% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 18% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 15% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 6.6% |
| 7216.61 | Cold-formed steel profile | 2.7% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 2% |
| 7216.69 | Forged steel angle | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Uganda
Exports of steel shapes by Uganda reached $6.7 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (42%), South Sudan (24%), Rwanda (20%).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel shapes worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Kenya (13%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 664%. The peak was 2022 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel shapes?
Yes. Uganda exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7216.32 (33% of the value) and 7216.31 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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