Wire articles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of wire articles in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 625 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $714K | 604 t |
| 2017 | $327K | 211 t |
Where Uganda imports wire articles from
Poland alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.3M | 57% |
| China | $792K | 35% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 2% |
| Germany | $44K | 2% |
| India | $21K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Wire articles exports from Uganda
Exports of wire articles by Uganda reached $470 thousand in 2024 (318 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $407K | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 12% |
| South Sudan | $4K | 0.9% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported wire articles worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Uganda?
Poland was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (35%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire articles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $327 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 585%. The peak was 2020 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export wire articles?
Yes. Uganda exported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Saudi Arabia and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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