Vehicle wheels imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of vehicle wheels in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $198K | 48 t |
Where Uganda imports vehicle wheels from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $282K | 13% |
| South Korea | $163K | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $117K | 5.5% |
| United States | $113K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $28K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $27K | 1.3% |
| India | $26K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 77% below the world average of $5.25, 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 wheels imports (HS 8708.70): 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 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported vehicle wheels worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $5.25 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 wheels to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 968%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. 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 8708 page.
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