Furniture imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture by Uganda reached $17.2 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $17.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.5K t |
Where Uganda imports furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Kenya (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 18% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $465K | 2.7% |
| India | $401K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $382K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $334K | 2% |
| France | $263K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $239K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 27% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 17% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 15% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 11% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 7.7% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 6.8% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 6.7% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.52, 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.
Furniture exports from Uganda
Exports of furniture by Uganda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported furniture worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export furniture?
Yes. Uganda exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9403.60 (27% of the value) and 9403.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Uganda, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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