Storage media (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.7 million of storage media (other) in 2024 (94 tonnes). Value rose 382% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $5.7M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $234K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports storage media (other) from
Kenya alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.1M | 72% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| Canada | $108K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $39K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $38K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $34K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $33K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.20 per kg, 51% above the world average of $40.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported storage media (other) worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 382% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.20 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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