Steel U-sections imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.9 million of steel u-sections in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports steel u-sections from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 79% |
| Spain | $344K | 12% |
| India | $122K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $71K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $69K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
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 u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel u-sections worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Spain (12%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 699% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.78 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 u-sections to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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