Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $24.0 million (27.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 198% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.0 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 | $24.0M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 21.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 13.0K t |
Where Uganda imports thin hot-rolled pickled coil from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $23.2M | 97% |
| China | $799K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
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 thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin hot-rolled pickled coil to Uganda?
Japan was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by China (3%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 238%. The peak was 2021 at $34.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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