Light acrylic cotton blend imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.2 million of light acrylic cotton blend in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 151% 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 | $8.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $13K | 10 t |
Where Uganda imports light acrylic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $784K | 9.6% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $64K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.3% |
| India | $18K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 67% below the world average of $4.50, 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 light acrylic cotton blend imports (HS 5513.19): 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 5513.19: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light acrylic cotton blend imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported light acrylic cotton blend worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply light acrylic cotton blend to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of light acrylic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $4.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light acrylic cotton blend to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for light acrylic cotton blend?
The HS code for light acrylic cotton blend is subheading 5513.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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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