Ultrasound machines imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ultrasound machines by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.4M | 34 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 16 t |
| 2017 | $742K | 6 t |
Where Uganda imports ultrasound machines from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Germany (24%), Hong Kong (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 44% |
| Germany | $585K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $189K | 7.8% |
| United States | $130K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $96K | 4% |
| Denmark | $66K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $61K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $58K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $30K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.26 per kg, 75% below the world average of $279.64, 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 ultrasound machines imports (HS 9018.12): 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 9018.12: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of ultrasound machines imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported ultrasound machines worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ultrasound machines to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of ultrasound machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.26 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $279.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ultrasound machines to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $742 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ultrasound machines?
The HS code for ultrasound machines is subheading 9018.12. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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