Trucks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $158.5 million of trucks in 2024 (39.3 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $229.2 million.
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 | $158.5M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $186.8M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $147.4M | 40.9K t |
| 2021 | $186.8M | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $138.7M | 49.2K t |
| 2019 | $130.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2018 | $229.2M | 45.9K t |
| 2017 | $95.1M | 16.8K t |
Where Uganda imports trucks from
The largest suppliers were Japan (31%), China (28%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $49.0M | 31% |
| China | $44.9M | 28% |
| India | $20.3M | 13% |
| Thailand | $16.4M | 10% |
| South Africa | $8.9M | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $8.3M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 39% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 37% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 21% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 1.5% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 1% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.6% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 59% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Uganda
Exports of trucks by Uganda reached $18.4 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.7M | 53% |
| South Sudan | $3.6M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 12% |
| Tanzania | $997K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $392K | 2.1% |
| Burundi | $363K | 2% |
| Somalia | $205K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $193K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $186K | 1% |
| Mali | $171K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported trucks worth $158.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Uganda?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($49.0 million), followed by China (28%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trucks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.1 million in 2017 to $158.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $229.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export trucks?
Yes. Uganda exported $18.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $140.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (39% of the value) and 8704.23 (37%).
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