Knit garment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported knit garment worth $4.8 million (154 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $4.8M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 752 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 969 t |
| 2019 | $355K | 102 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $199K | 15 t |
Where Uganda imports knit garment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 91% |
| Kenya | $188K | 3.9% |
| India | $53K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $32K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.90 | Knit garments (other materials) | 94% |
| 6114.30 | Man-made knit garments | 4.2% |
| 6114.20 | Cotton knit garments | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.12 per kg, 29% above the world average of $24.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 knit garment imports (HS 6114): 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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported knit garment worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit garment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Kenya (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.12 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $24.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit garment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6114.90 (94% of the value) and 6114.30 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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