Pocket Weighing Scales Price Trend In Uganda

Pocket Weighing Scales Price Trend In Uganda 

From these data points, we can observe several trends:

1. Price Range Clustering Around UGX 50,000–100,000 for Basic Pocket Scales
   Most basic pocket scales (small capacity, 0.01 g or similar precision) are being sold between UGX 50,000 and UGX 100,000. Examples: 50,000 (Smart Weigh), 60,000.

2. Higher Precision / Better Build = Significant Premium
   Scales with “precision pocket”, better build quality, or more features like better casing, calibration, smart tare etc., tend to be priced higher—above UGX 100,000, often up to ~120,000 or more. The calibrated pocket scale on Ebuy (UGX 120,000) is a good example.

3. Incremental Increases Likely Over Time
   Although exact historical prices (from several years back) weren’t found in the data I reviewed, the current spread suggests that what cost UGX 50,000 for a basic pocket scale is now either still selling around that for very simple models or more typically UGX 70,000-100,000 for better features.

4. Feature Inflation
   As buyers demand more features (tare, units conversion, better casing, better display, maybe even Bluetooth or connectivity, or UNBS-certification), prices are creeping upward for mid-range pocket scales.

5. Market Variability
   Different vendors (physical vs online vs branded vs unbranded) show variability. For instance, cheaper models from generic brands may be ~ UGX 30,000-40,000, but quality or accuracy may be compromised. Better-known or certified models from known suppliers are more consistent in the UGX 50,000-100,000 band for basic, and UGX 100,000+ for precision.

What Has Likely Driven Price Changes

Several factors that influence why the price trend has shifted (or is shifting):

• Inflation / Currency Movements — Cost of importing components (sensors, electronics) goes up; import duties, shipping costs increase; all this pushes retail up.

• Improved Features — More vendors are including better precision, more stable sensors, protective casings, better displays. These improvements attract higher prices.

• Demand — Increase in demand from jewelers, miners, hobbyists, small businesses leads to greater variety, but also potential markup where demand is strong.

• Competition — With more sellers and more imported options, pricing at the lower end is more competitive, pushing down price for basic models; but for better quality ones pricing remains stiff.

• Certification & Quality Assurance — Models that are certified or have advertised precision tend to cost more; customers willing to pay for trust.