Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $25.5 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 133% 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 | $25.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $69K | 23 t |
Where Uganda imports light synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.3M | 84% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Pakistan | $954K | 3.7% |
| Rwanda | $785K | 3.1% |
| India | $585K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $423K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $64K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $39K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 38% |
| 5513.19 | Light acrylic cotton blend | 32% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 21% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 5.1% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 2.2% |
| 5513.13 | Light polyester cotton blend | 1.8% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 0.3% |
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.22, 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.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $635 thousand of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (277 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $469K | 74% |
| Kenya | $161K | 25% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($21.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.22 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 synthetic cotton blend to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Uganda exported $635 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 5513.49 (37% of the value) and 5513.19 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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