Leather bags and cases imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported leather bags and cases worth $13.3 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Uganda imports leather bags and cases from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 94% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 0.9% |
| United States | $103K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $77K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $48K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $38K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 67% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 11% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 8.4% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 3.3% |
| 4202.39 | Small goods (fibre or paperboard) | 3.3% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 2.2% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 1.6% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 93% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported leather bags and cases worth $1.2 million (376 tonnes). Most of it went to Burundi (35%), DR Congo (17%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $424K | 35% |
| DR Congo | $208K | 17% |
| Japan | $113K | 9.4% |
| China | $81K | 6.8% |
| Kenya | $77K | 6.4% |
| United States | $49K | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $38K | 3.2% |
| Central African Republic | $37K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 2.4% |
| South Sudan | $29K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported leather bags and cases worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and Japan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (67% of the value) and 4202.99 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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