Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $5.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $5.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Uganda imports light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 78% |
| Rwanda | $785K | 15% |
| India | $405K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.47, 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 polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports (HS 5513.11): 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 5513.11: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Rwanda (15%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2018 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 7 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave is subheading 5513.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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