Water filtration equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water filtration equipment by Uganda reached $14.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $14.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 726 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 534 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 442 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 245 t |
Where Uganda imports water filtration equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+859% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 51% |
| India | $3.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $752K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $477K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $471K | 3.3% |
| France | $453K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $285K | 2% |
| Turkey | $277K | 1.9% |
| United States | $190K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, 43% below the world average of $18.43, 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.
Water filtration equipment exports from Uganda
Exports of water filtration equipment by Uganda reached $446 thousand in 2024 (206 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported water filtration equipment worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by India (22%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2020 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Uganda exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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