Blanket imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blanket by Uganda reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 million.
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 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 247 t |
Where Uganda imports blanket from
Kenya alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.4M | 51% |
| China | $1.2M | 45% |
| India | $47K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6301
| 6301.90 | Blankets (other fibres) | 55% |
| 6301.40 | Synthetic fibre blankets | 40% |
| 6301.30 | Cotton blankets | 4.3% |
| 6301.20 | Wool blankets | 0.6% |
| 6301.10 | Electric blankets | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.46, 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.
Blanket exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $446 thousand of blanket in 2024 (424 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (41%), Tanzania (33%), DR Congo (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda blanket imports (HS 6301): 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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of blanket imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported blanket worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply blanket to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (45%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average import price of blanket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blanket to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export blanket?
Yes. Uganda exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for blanket?
The HS code for blanket is heading 6301. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6301.90 (55% of the value) and 6301.40 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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