Knitting machine parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitting machine parts by Uganda reached $2.7 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 2364% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.7M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $111K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $43K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $85K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $148K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $277K | 46 t |
| 2018 | $256K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $237K | 43 t |
Where Uganda imports knitting machine parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 96% |
| India | $82K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $27K | 1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.11 per kg, 60% below the world average of $25.01, 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 knitting machine parts imports (HS 8448.20): 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 8448.20: Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported knitting machine parts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply knitting machine parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (3%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.11 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $25.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $237 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $486 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine parts?
The HS code for knitting machine parts is subheading 8448.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8448 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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