Knitted furnishing textiles imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $2.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 95% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $52.3 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 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $52.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Uganda imports knitted furnishing textiles from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5.67, 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 knitted furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Kenya (4%) and the DR Congo (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted furnishing textiles to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2020 at $52.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. 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 6304 page.
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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