Water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.5 million of water-tube boilers (small-medium) in 2024 (750 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.5M | 750 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 752 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 616 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $956K | 373 t |
| 2019 | $528K | 177 t |
| 2018 | $659K | 237 t |
| 2017 | $333K | 210 t |
Where Uganda imports water-tube boilers (small-medium) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 85% |
| China | $195K | 7.9% |
| Kenya | $152K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.23, 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 water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports (HS 8402.12): 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 8402.12: Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production not exceeding 45t per hour.
Common questions
What is the value of water-tube boilers (small-medium) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported water-tube boilers (small-medium) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 750 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-tube boilers (small-medium) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (8%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of water-tube boilers (small-medium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $333 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 643%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
The HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium) is subheading 8402.12. 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 8402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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