Tobacco machinery imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco machinery by Uganda reached $3.7 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.7M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 34 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 35 t |
| 2020 | $181K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $642K | 507 t |
Where Uganda imports tobacco machinery from
One supplier dominates: Croatia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $3.5M | 94% |
| Italy | $55K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $37K | 1% |
| Brazil | $35K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.7% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8478
| 8478.10 | Tobacco processing machinery | 96% |
| 8478.90 | Tobacco machinery parts | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8478.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.13 per kg, 58% above the world average of $46.39. 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.
Tobacco machinery exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $619 thousand of tobacco machinery in 2024 (17 tonnes). Burundi alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $593K | 96% |
| Zambia | $26K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda tobacco machinery imports (HS 8478): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8478: Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported tobacco machinery worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery to Uganda?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.13 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $46.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco machinery to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Uganda also export tobacco machinery?
Yes. Uganda exported $619 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi and Zambia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery?
The HS code for tobacco machinery is heading 8478. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8478.10 (96% of the value) and 8478.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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