Video games and game equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of video games and game equipment in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 105 t |
Where Uganda imports video games and game equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| Bulgaria | $624K | 24% |
| Austria | $194K | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $123K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $85K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 2% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.7% |
| France | $12K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 34% |
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 34% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 12% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 10% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 95% below the world average of $32.48, 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 video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported video games and game equipment worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Bulgaria (24%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9504.40 (34% of the value) and 9504.30 (34%).
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