Carded cotton exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carded cotton by Uganda reached $6.3 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 105 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $49.0 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 | $6.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.0M | 31.9K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $335K | 191 t |
Where Uganda exports carded cotton to
The largest buyer markets were Bangladesh (32%), France (17%), Pakistan (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.0M | 32% |
| France | $1.1M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $922K | 15% |
| Switzerland | $851K | 14% |
| Singapore | $595K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $408K | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $262K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $133K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
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 carded cotton exports (HS 5203): 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 5203: Cotton, carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of carded cotton exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported carded cotton worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 105 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded cotton from Uganda?
Bangladesh was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (17%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average export price of carded cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carded cotton from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $334 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $49.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded cotton?
The HS code for carded cotton is heading 5203. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5203.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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