X-ray apparatus imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.6 million of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (342 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.4 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 | $8.6M | 342 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 311 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 58 t |
Where Uganda imports x-ray apparatus from
Germany alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 51% |
| China | $1.8M | 21% |
| South Korea | $529K | 6.1% |
| United States | $282K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $274K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 2.1% |
| France | $161K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $156K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $144K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $138K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.14 | Medical X-ray machines | 39% |
| 9022.19 | Industrial X-ray equipment | 25% |
| 9022.90 | X-ray equipment parts | 23% |
| 9022.12 | CT scanners | 7.1% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 2.4% |
| 9022.21 | Radiation therapy equipment | 2.1% |
| 9022.13 | Dental X-ray machines | 1% |
| 9022.29 | Industrial radiation equipment | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.23 per kg, 78% below the world average of $113.83, 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.
X-ray apparatus exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $390 thousand of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (16 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (35%), Germany (27%), Belgium (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $137K | 35% |
| Germany | $107K | 27% |
| Belgium | $55K | 14% |
| South Africa | $35K | 9% |
| Kenya | $29K | 7.5% |
| France | $13K | 3.4% |
| Somalia | $11K | 2.7% |
| Israel | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda x-ray apparatus imports (HS 9022): 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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported x-ray apparatus worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to Uganda?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (21%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.23 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $113.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray apparatus to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export x-ray apparatus?
Yes. Uganda exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Germany and Belgium. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9022.14 (39% of the value) and 9022.19 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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