Tinned steel scrap imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported tinned steel scrap worth $46.5 million (86.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 94 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $46.5M | 86.1K t |
| 2023 | $49.5M | 92.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 106.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 98.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 92.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 59.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 25.0K t |
Where Uganda imports tinned steel scrap from
Most of the value came from South Sudan (47%), Kenya (41%), DR Congo (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $21.8M | 47% |
| Kenya | $19.1M | 41% |
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 5.6% |
| Malawi | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $381K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $265K | 0.6% |
| Burundi | $177K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $56K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $43K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 54% above the world average of $0.35. 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda tinned steel scrap imports (HS 7204.30): 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 7204.30: Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinned steel scrap imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported tinned steel scrap worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 94 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinned steel scrap to Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Kenya (41%) and the DR Congo (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinned steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $0.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tinned steel scrap to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2018 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 536%. The peak was 2022 at $53.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinned steel scrap?
The HS code for tinned steel scrap is subheading 7204.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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