Bed linen imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported bed linen worth $3.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 330 t |
Where Uganda imports bed linen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 53% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 29% |
| India | $181K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $100K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $72K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.9% |
| United States | $19K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $17K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 43% |
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 19% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 6.3% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 4.6% |
| 6302.99 | Kitchen linen (other) | 4.3% |
| 6302.29 | Printed bed linen (other) | 4% |
| 6302.39 | Bed linen (other fibres) | 3.8% |
| 6302.91 | Cotton kitchen and toilet linen | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 67% below the world average of $7.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported bed linen worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Pakistan (29%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (43% of the value) and 6302.32 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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