Welded steel tubes exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported welded steel tubes worth $31.4 million (33.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 139% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.4M | 33.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $71K | - |
Where Uganda exports welded steel tubes to
South Sudan alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $17.1M | 54% |
| DR Congo | $12.9M | 41% |
| Rwanda | $736K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $363K | 1.2% |
| Sudan | $275K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $47K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 98% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 1.8% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 0.4% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 0.1% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 0% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 0% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
Welded steel tubes imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported welded steel tubes worth $9.0 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (47%), Kenya (24%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 47% |
| Kenya | $2.2M | 24% |
| India | $1.7M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $449K | 5% |
| United States | $209K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $48K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda welded steel tubes exports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported welded steel tubes worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded steel tubes from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by the DR Congo (41%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded steel tubes from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71 thousand in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import welded steel tubes?
Yes. Uganda imported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Kenya and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7306.90 (98% of the value) and 7306.61 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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