Welding supplies imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported welding supplies worth $5.4 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Uganda imports welding supplies from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 68% |
| India | $984K | 18% |
| Brazil | $97K | 1.8% |
| United States | $93K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $87K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $77K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $58K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $58K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 90% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 4.4% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 2.8% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 59% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported welding supplies worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (18%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export welding supplies?
Yes. Uganda exported $503 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (90% of the value) and 8311.30 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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