Weighing scale imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported weighing scale worth $3.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 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 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 927 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 906 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 681 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 777 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 206 t |
Where Uganda imports weighing scale from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (26%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 48% |
| India | $972K | 26% |
| Germany | $189K | 5% |
| South Africa | $182K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $131K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 32% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 21% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 16% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 14% |
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 11% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 3% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 59% below the world average of $8.20, 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 weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported weighing scale worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (26%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of weighing scale to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8423.89 (32% of the value) and 8423.82 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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