Thermos flasks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported thermos flasks worth $2.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 999 t |
Where Uganda imports thermos flasks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 98% |
| India | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 75% below the world average of $9.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda thermos flasks imports (HS 9617): 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 9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners.
Common questions
What is the value of thermos flasks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported thermos flasks worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply thermos flasks to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of thermos flasks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thermos flasks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermos flasks?
The HS code for thermos flasks is heading 9617. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9617.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9617 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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