Sugar manufacturing machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $14.9 million (138 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 227% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% 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 | $14.9M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 956 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 760 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 394 t |
| 2018 | $937K | 332 t |
| 2017 | $247K | 15 t |
Where Uganda imports sugar manufacturing machinery from
India alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.8M | 100% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.54 per kg, 868% above the world average of $11.11. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda sugar manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.30): 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 8438.30: Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar manufacturing machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sugar manufacturing machinery worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 158 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 227% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar manufacturing machinery to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.54 per kg in 2024, 868% above the world average of $11.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar manufacturing machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $246 thousand in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for sugar manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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