Tool bits imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool bits by Uganda reached $4.2 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.2M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 299 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 250 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 194 t |
Where Uganda imports tool bits from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 63% |
| India | $410K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $319K | 7.5% |
| United States | $259K | 6.1% |
| Finland | $92K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $90K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $60K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 66% |
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 13% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 6.3% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 4% |
| 8207.20 | Drawing dies | 3.7% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 3.6% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1.7% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.63 per kg, 43% below the world average of $22.24, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported tool bits worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.63 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8207.19 (66% of the value) and 8207.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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