Footwear uppers imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.5 million of footwear uppers in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 143% a year on average.
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 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 644 t |
| 2020 | $839K | 642 t |
| 2019 | $952K | 687 t |
| 2018 | $413K | 479 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 1 t |
Where Uganda imports footwear uppers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 99% |
| India | $62K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 86% below the world average of $23.80, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda footwear uppers imports (HS 6406.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6406.10: Footwear: parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear uppers imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported footwear uppers worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear uppers to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by India (1%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear uppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $23.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear uppers to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear uppers?
The HS code for footwear uppers is subheading 6406.10. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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