Zinc ingots imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.3 million of zinc ingots in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Uganda imports zinc ingots from
India alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.5M | 90% |
| China | $620K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $129K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $80K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.11 | High-purity zinc ingots | 93% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc alloy ingots | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 99% above the world average of $1.48. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda zinc ingots imports (HS 7901): 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 7901: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported zinc ingots worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (7%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc ingots to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7901.11 (93% of the value) and 7901.20 (7%).
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