Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $86.3 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 90% 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 | $86.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 378 t |
| 2022 | $63.3M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 388 t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $46.3M | 600 t |
| 2017 | $90.8M | 387 t |
Where Uganda imports transmission and switching apparatus from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.1M | 82% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $823K | 1% |
| United States | $684K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $654K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $562K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $491K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.37 per kg, 75% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Uganda
Exports of transmission and switching apparatus by Uganda reached $3.3 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $2.1M | 64% |
| Switzerland | $354K | 11% |
| Hungary | $307K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 5.8% |
| DR Congo | $115K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $87K | 2.6% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 0.8% |
| Rwanda | $22K | 0.7% |
| Lesotho | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $86.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($71.1 million), followed by Italy (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.37 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.8 million in 2017 to $86.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $90.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Switzerland and Hungary. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $83.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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