Utility meter parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported utility meter parts worth $3.4 million (606 tonnes). Value rose 232% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $3.4M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $348K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $515K | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $335K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $308K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $84K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports utility meter parts from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 99% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 75% below the world average of $22.49, 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 utility meter parts imports (HS 9028.90): 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 9028.90: Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meter parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported utility meter parts worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 232% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meter parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $22.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meter parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $875 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for utility meter parts?
The HS code for utility meter parts is subheading 9028.90. 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 9028 page.
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