Television camera imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television camera by Uganda reached $7.3 million in 2024 (212 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 million.
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 | $7.3M | 212 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 10 t |
Where Uganda imports television camera from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 54% |
| Hungary | $795K | 11% |
| Canada | $579K | 8% |
| South Africa | $263K | 3.6% |
| United States | $235K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $234K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $182K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $110K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $94K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $91K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 74% |
| 8525.60 | Broadcast transceiver equipment | 14% |
| 8525.50 | Broadcasting transmission equipment | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.28 per kg, 59% below the world average of $84.09, 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.
Television camera exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $598 thousand of television camera in 2024 (32 tonnes). Central African Republic alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $448K | 75% |
| Kenya | $41K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $41K | 6.8% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 2% |
| Hungary | $12K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 1.4% |
| China | $5K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda television camera imports (HS 8525): 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported television camera worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Hungary (11%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.28 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $84.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of television camera to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export television camera?
Yes. Uganda exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (74% of the value) and 8525.60 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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