Vehicle bodies imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported vehicle bodies worth $2.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 994 t |
| 2022 | $657K | 757 t |
| 2021 | $866K | 799 t |
| 2020 | $540K | 558 t |
| 2019 | $499K | 610 t |
| 2018 | $544K | 516 t |
| 2017 | $315K | 89 t |
Where Uganda imports vehicle bodies from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $372K | 14% |
| Japan | $309K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $263K | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $191K | 7% |
| Thailand | $142K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $41K | 1.5% |
| India | $31K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 79% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 74% below the world average of $9.00, 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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported vehicle bodies worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $315 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 771%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $929 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (79% of the value) and 8707.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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