Winding wire (non-copper) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $2.7 million (679 tonnes). Value rose 435% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.8 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 | $2.7M | 679 t |
| 2023 | $505K | 185 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 433 t |
| 2021 | $847K | 374 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 438 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Uganda imports winding wire (non-copper) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | $388K | 14% |
| India | $136K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $73K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 2% |
| Kenya | $50K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda winding wire (non-copper) imports (HS 8544.19): 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 8544.19: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, (of other than copper).
Common questions
What is the value of winding wire (non-copper) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 679 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 435% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (14%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for winding wire (non-copper)?
The HS code for winding wire (non-copper) is subheading 8544.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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