Acrylic filament tow imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic filament tow by Uganda reached $6.5 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $6.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 260 t |
Where Uganda imports acrylic filament tow from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Japan (26%), South Africa (21%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 42% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 26% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 21% |
| South Korea | $588K | 9% |
| Malaysia | $65K | 1% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
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 acrylic filament tow imports (HS 5501.30): 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 5501.30: Fibres: synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament tow imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported acrylic filament tow worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament tow to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Japan (26%) and South Africa (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic filament tow to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament tow?
The HS code for acrylic filament tow is subheading 5501.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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