Jute packing sacks imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported jute packing sacks worth $3.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.5 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 | $3.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Uganda imports jute packing sacks from
One supplier dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.9M | 81% |
| India | $618K | 17% |
| China | $39K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.56, 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.
Jute packing sacks exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported jute packing sacks worth $461 thousand (290 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Uganda jute packing sacks imports (HS 6305.10): 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 6305.10: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303.
Common questions
What is the value of jute packing sacks imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported jute packing sacks worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute packing sacks to Uganda?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (17%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of jute packing sacks to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export jute packing sacks?
Yes. Uganda exported $461 thousand 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 $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute packing sacks?
The HS code for jute packing sacks is subheading 6305.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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