Foam mattress exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.0 million of foam mattress in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 149% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $12K | - |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 40% below the world average of $6.20, 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.
Foam mattress imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported foam mattress worth $216 thousand (43 tonnes). China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $186K | 86% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 4.3% |
| United States | $3K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda foam mattress exports (HS 9404.21): 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 9404.21: Mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of foam mattress exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported foam mattress worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy foam mattress from Uganda?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the DR Congo (49%) and the Republic of the Congo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average export price of foam mattress per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $6.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of foam mattress from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import foam mattress?
Yes. Uganda imported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for foam mattress?
The HS code for foam mattress is subheading 9404.21. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
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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