Telephone and communication parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported telephone and communication parts worth $16.9 million (370 tonnes). That is 102% more than in 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 | $16.9M | 370 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 149 t |
Where Uganda imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 70% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 14% |
| Luxembourg | $861K | 5.1% |
| United States | $396K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $267K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $178K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $176K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $139K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $119K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.73 per kg, 64% below the world average of $127.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.1 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (291 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $672K | 59% |
| Tanzania | $220K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $140K | 12% |
| Hungary | $35K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $27K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $6K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported telephone and communication parts worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Finland (14%) and Luxembourg (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.73 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Tanzania and Malaysia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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