Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $3.3 million (316 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.3M | 316 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 253 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 297 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 132 t |
Where Uganda imports cotton knit t-shirt from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Spain (15%), Turkey (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $533K | 16% |
| Spain | $477K | 15% |
| Turkey | $459K | 14% |
| Bangladesh | $383K | 12% |
| Portugal | $379K | 12% |
| India | $378K | 12% |
| South Africa | $133K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $116K | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $71K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $66K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.32 per kg, 50% below the world average of $20.53, 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.
Cotton knit t-shirt exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $845 thousand of cotton knit t-shirt in 2024 (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Central African Republic (36%), Rwanda (15%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+995% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $300K | 36% |
| Rwanda | $126K | 15% |
| Germany | $110K | 13% |
| Spain | $100K | 12% |
| Kenya | $61K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $33K | 3.9% |
| South Sudan | $26K | 3.1% |
| Norway | $17K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $10K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($533 thousand), followed by Spain (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $20.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also export cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. Uganda exported $845 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Rwanda and Germany. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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