Updated 25 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Uganda: 29 licensed importers and distributors
29 independent medical device distributors and importers are licensed in Uganda, out of 55 registered medical device companies. This list covers medical equipment distributors, importers, suppliers and registration holders, from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts, updated 25 October 2026. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
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Top 20 medical device distributors in Uganda
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 10 lines13 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 20 lines7 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 30 lines7 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 40 lines6 registrationsSize score 19 of 100
- 50 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 60 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 70 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 80 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 90 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 100 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 110 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 120 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 130 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 140 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 150 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 160 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 170 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 180 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 190 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 200 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (26)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 10 lines24 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 20 lines12 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 30 lines10 registrationsSize score 21 of 100
- 40 lines9 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 50 lines8 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 60 lines8 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 70 lines6 registrationsSize score 19 of 100
- 80 lines5 registrationsSize score 18 of 100
- 90 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 100 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 110 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 120 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 130 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 140 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 150 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 160 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 170 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 180 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 190 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 200 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
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The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 55 medical device establishments registered with an address in Uganda: 29 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 23 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives (authorised representatives or registration holders with no import or distribution role), and 3 manufacturers or exporters. The records come from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: Uganda
CE marked: build the case, rank 79 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 59 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 79 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 29 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 59 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 29 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 29 in Uganda.
No device registry from Uganda is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 29 independent distributors found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher.
Makers registered here: 23 makers' own import or sales entities and 3 manufacturers.
Importing medical devices into Uganda: duty and VAT
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: all medical device lines. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Pricing for a distributor here? Distributor margins and pricing, built from the end user back
Medical device market in Uganda
No health spending figure for this market yet.
How we estimate. At manufacturer prices.
Next step
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By segment
| Segment | Establishments | Every market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | Find distributors for your device | Surgical instrument distributors by country |
| Cardiovascular | 5 | Find distributors for your device | Cardiology device distributors by country |
| Dental | 4 | Find distributors for your device | Dental distributors by country |
| Anaesthesia and respiratory | 3 | Find distributors for your device | Anesthesia and respiratory distributors by country |
| Patient monitoring and neurology | 3 | Find distributors for your device | Patient monitoring distributors by country |
| In-vitro diagnostics | 28 | Find distributors for your device | IVD distributors by country |
| General hospital and consumables | 28 | Find distributors for your device | Medical consumables distributors by country |
| Imaging, radiology and radiotherapy | 3 | Find distributors for your device | X-ray and imaging distributors by country |
| No segment in the registry record | 14 |
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
List of medical device companies in Uganda
The Index lists 55 medical device companies registered in Uganda, counted by role below. Download the full list as CSV.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 55 | 100% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor: Uganda PPDA procurement contracts. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Uganda
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about medical device distributors in Uganda
How many medical device distributors are there in Uganda?
The Index counts 55 medical device establishments registered in Uganda, of which 29 are independent distributors: importers, distributors, wholesalers or authorised representatives that do not manufacture themselves and are not a manufacturer's own sales company. Of the rest, 23 are manufacturers' own import or sales entities and 3 are manufacturers or exporters. No device registry from Uganda is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 29 independent distributors found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher. The number comes from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Is there a list of medical device distributors in Uganda?
Yes. This page lists the 29 independent medical device distributors and importers the Index holds in Uganda, ranked, and the free CSV lists all 55 registered medical device companies there, independent distributors first. The records come from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts; every name is free to see, no sign-up.
What are the largest medical device companies in Uganda?
Ranked as on this page, the top independent distributors in Uganda are Medisell Uganda Limited, Gittoes Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Human Diagnostics Uganda Limited. By registry footprint (the size score: products listed, registrations held, principals represented, roles and registries), the largest registered medical device companies are Crown healthcare (U) limited, Medisell Uganda Limited and Joint Medical Stores. Neither ranking measures sales: the registries publish no revenue.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Uganda?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor. Read who should hold the registration and how a transfer works.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Uganda?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Uganda to see the counts for your segment and the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Uganda?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Uganda, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contact people are collected.
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Sources
- Uganda Government Procurement Portal signed contracts for medical supplies: 55 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public procurement records from 2014 to 2019. A procurement signal, not a licence register.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.