Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 110% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $625K | 422 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 785 t |
| 2020 | $983K | 905 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $324K | 323 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (47%), Burundi (22%), Kenya (21%).
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The shipment records behind Uganda zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $324 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 676%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also export zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Burundi and Kenya. That compares with imports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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