Brooms and brushes imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.1 million of brooms and brushes in 2024 (995 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $440K | 37 t |
Where Uganda imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 52% |
| Vietnam | $751K | 24% |
| Kenya | $184K | 6% |
| India | $119K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $43K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.3% |
| United States | $34K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $31K | 1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 40% |
| 9603.90 | Mop | 27% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 14% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 9.6% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 4.6% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 2.8% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 66% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported brooms and brushes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Vietnam (24%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $440 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 603%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9603.21 (40% of the value) and 9603.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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