Uganda: Market for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -37.4% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Exports from Uganda

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -45.3% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 3,400% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5,871%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units) was the main destination for exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA from Uganda, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X units), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +61.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+45.3% per year) and Ukraine (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA exports from Uganda, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+26.8% per year) and Ukraine (+58.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity under 1 kVA

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA decreased by -38.3% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,887% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,733% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X units) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA to Uganda, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA from Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hong Kong SAR totaled +76.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+45.6% per year) and India (+62.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA to Uganda, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +63.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+25.3% per year) and France (+39.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for electrical transformers with liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity under X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform