Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $29.2 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $29.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports vehicle parts and accessories from
Most of the value came from China (43%), United Arab Emirates (21%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+882% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.1M | 21% |
| India | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 5% |
| Kenya | $595K | 2% |
| United States | $443K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $404K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $298K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts (other types) | 34% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle suspension systems | 14% |
| 8708.29 | Body parts and accessories | 12% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle brakes | 12% |
| 8708.70 | Vehicle wheels | 7.3% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle clutches | 6.4% |
| 8708.50 | Vehicle axles and differentials | 4.6% |
| 8708.40 | Vehicle gearboxes | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 84% below the world average of $9.69, 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.
Vehicle parts and accessories exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.4 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (272 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 52% |
| South Sudan | $468K | 20% |
| Canada | $373K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $122K | 5.1% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $13K | 0.6% |
| France | $11K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda vehicle parts and accessories imports (HS 8708): 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 8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $9.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle parts and accessories to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2023 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export vehicle parts and accessories?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, South Sudan and Canada. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (34% of the value) and 8708.80 (14%).
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