Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil by Uganda reached $12.1 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 130% 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 | $12.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $724K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $751K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $35K | 79 t |
Where Uganda imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 52% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 40% |
| South Korea | $910K | 7.5% |
| India | $95K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $64K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.64. 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 thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Japan (40%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35 thousand in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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