Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to Uganda

Pakistan did not report any exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) to Uganda in 2025, while India sold US$4.8M there. Uganda's total imports of the product were US$31.0M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Uganda grew 117% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Uganda rates 64 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 20th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Uganda before sending samples, then list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with Uganda as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
64/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$4.81M
Market size
US$30.99M
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Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.

How much machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does Uganda import?

Uganda imported US$31.0M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Uganda?

Pakistan reported no exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Uganda in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Uganda for machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than…?

India leads: US$4.8M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$4.8M.

How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Uganda?

Confirm your HS code, check Uganda's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Uganda as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Uganda Global Trade profile explain the next steps.