Tin-coated steel strip imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported tin-coated steel strip worth $2.5 million (953 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.3 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 | $2.5M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 900 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 904 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 988 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports tin-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 96% |
| China | $77K | 3% |
| India | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.92. 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 tin-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.10): 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 7212.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-coated steel strip imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported tin-coated steel strip worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin-coated steel strip to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tin-coated steel strip to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2018 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-coated steel strip?
The HS code for tin-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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