Furnishing textile imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported furnishing textile worth $4.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 94% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $72.7 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 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $72.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 2.5K t |
Where Uganda imports furnishing textile from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 68% |
| India | $829K | 20% |
| Kenya | $136K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $100K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $73K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 62% |
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 23% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 6.9% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 5.7% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 1.8% |
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 0.7% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 71% below the world average of $7.81, 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.
Furnishing textile exports from Uganda
Exports of furnishing textile by Uganda reached $864 thousand in 2024 (448 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $652K | 76% |
| South Sudan | $91K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $73K | 8.5% |
| Burundi | $38K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda furnishing textile imports (HS 6304): 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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported furnishing textile worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnishing textile to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (20%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnishing textile to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export furnishing textile?
Yes. Uganda exported $864 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6304.91 (62% of the value) and 6304.20 (23%).
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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