Steel stoves imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.8 million of steel stoves in 2024 (912 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | 912 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 877 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 915 t |
| 2017 | $674K | 175 t |
Where Uganda imports steel stoves from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Kenya (17%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+914% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 39% |
| Kenya | $469K | 17% |
| India | $369K | 13% |
| Vietnam | $344K | 12% |
| Turkey | $127K | 4.5% |
| Rwanda | $120K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $56K | 2% |
| Egypt | $45K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $32K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7321
| 7321.11 | Gas cookers | 40% |
| 7321.19 | Solid fuel cookers | 28% |
| 7321.90 | Domestic appliance parts | 24% |
| 7321.12 | Liquid fuel cookers | 6.7% |
| 7321.81 | Gas heaters non-electric | 0.9% |
| 7321.89 | Solid fuel heaters non-electric | 0.6% |
| 7321.82 | Oil heaters non-electric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7321.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.39, 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 stoves imports (HS 7321): 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 7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel stoves imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel stoves worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel stoves to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Kenya (17%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel stoves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel stoves to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $674 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel stoves?
The HS code for steel stoves is heading 7321. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7321.11 (40% of the value) and 7321.19 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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