Welded tube (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded tube (other) by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.5 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 | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $495K | 396 t |
Where Uganda imports welded tube (other) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 54% |
| India | $519K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $449K | 12% |
| Kenya | $433K | 12% |
| United States | $208K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.09, 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 tube (other) exports from Uganda
Exports of welded tube (other) by Uganda reached $30.7 million in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. South Sudan alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $17.0M | 55% |
| DR Congo | $12.8M | 42% |
| Burundi | $306K | 1% |
| Sudan | $275K | 0.9% |
| Rwanda | $242K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $47K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda welded tube (other) imports (HS 7306.90): 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 7306.90: 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 tube (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported welded tube (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded tube (other) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded tube (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $495 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 659%. The peak was 2020 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export welded tube (other)?
Yes. Uganda exported $30.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Burundi. That compares with imports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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