Truck tires imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of truck tires by Uganda reached $33.9 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $33.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 5.1K t |
Where Uganda imports truck tires from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.1M | 77% |
| India | $5.3M | 16% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| United States | $257K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $202K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $194K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $167K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $154K | 0.5% |
| Russia | $121K | 0.4% |
| France | $99K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.43, 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.
Truck tires exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported truck tires worth $1.1 million (258 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (30%), Turkey (21%), South Sudan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported truck tires worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by India (16%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of truck tires to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export truck tires?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Turkey and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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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