Steel wire imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.1 million of steel wire in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $452K | 456 t |
Where Uganda imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.9M | 63% |
| China | $754K | 25% |
| India | $357K | 12% |
| Israel | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 82% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 11% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 4.7% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Uganda steel wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported steel wire worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (25%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $452 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 578%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export steel wire?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Burundi and Kenya. That compares with imports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (82% of the value) and 7217.30 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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