Steel structural sections imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $61.4 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (30.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $61.4M | 30.7K t |
| 2023 | $53.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.4M | 25.9K t |
Where Uganda imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from China (47%), United Arab Emirates (34%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.7M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.1M | 34% |
| India | $4.0M | 6.6% |
| Kenya | $3.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $843K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $733K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $175K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $160K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $159K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 82% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 10% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 4.6% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 2.7% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.0 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (49%), DR Congo (24%), South Sudan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel structural sections worth $61.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.4 million in 2017 to $61.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (82% of the value) and 7308.20 (10%).
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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