Transformer imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Uganda reached $54.8 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $54.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Uganda imports transformer from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+603% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.5M | 58% |
| India | $9.4M | 17% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 6.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| France | $808K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $722K | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $653K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $490K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 52% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 14% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 13% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 7.2% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 5.3% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 4.7% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 2.4% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.81 per kg, 58% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.5 million of transformer in 2024 (227 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (38%), Rwanda (25%), South Sudan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $575K | 38% |
| Rwanda | $375K | 25% |
| South Sudan | $159K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $118K | 7.8% |
| Ethiopia | $59K | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $56K | 3.7% |
| Burundi | $32K | 2.1% |
| United States | $26K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported transformer worth $54.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $54.8 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export transformer?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (52% of the value) and 8504.90 (14%).
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