Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) in 2024 (728 tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.2M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $477K | 637 t |
| 2021 | $776K | 644 t |
| 2020 | $412K | 449 t |
| 2019 | $370K | 388 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 313 t |
| 2017 | $275K | 86 t |
Where Uganda imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 63% |
| Japan | $254K | 12% |
| Kenya | $188K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $142K | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $41K | 1.9% |
| India | $24K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| Paraguay | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, 67% below the world average of $9.09, 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 (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (12%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $275 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 686%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $729 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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