Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.9 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.5 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 | $8.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $604K | 839 t |
Where Uganda imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
Egypt alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.5M | 84% |
| China | $1.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 0.6% |
| India | $54K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel sheet exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.6 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 95% |
| South Sudan | $127K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Uganda?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $604 thousand in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export zinc-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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