Bedding exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $8.4 million of bedding in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 876 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $50K | 8 t |
Where Uganda exports bedding to
Most of it went to South Sudan (50%), DR Congo (48%), Tanzania (0%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $4.2M | 50% |
| DR Congo | $4.1M | 48% |
| Tanzania | $41K | 0.5% |
| China | $23K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $10K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9404
| 9404.21 | Foam mattress | 83% |
| 9404.29 | Spring mattress | 15% |
| 9404.10 | Mattress support | 1% |
| 9404.90 | Pillow and cushion | 1% |
| 9404.30 | Sleeping bag | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 43% below the world average of $5.99, 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.
Bedding imports to Uganda
Uganda imported $3.7 million of bedding in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (44%), Kenya (36%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+938% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 44% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 36% |
| India | $228K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $121K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $76K | 2.1% |
| United States | $56K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.4% |
| France | $12K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda bedding exports (HS 9404): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of bedding exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported bedding worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy bedding from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the DR Congo (48%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average export price of bedding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bedding from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50 thousand in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import bedding?
Yes. Uganda imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Kenya and India. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bedding?
The HS code for bedding is heading 9404. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9404.21 (83% of the value) and 9404.29 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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