Men's clothing imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $8.6 million of men's clothing in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.7 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 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 700 t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 760 t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 811 t |
Where Uganda imports men's clothing from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 79% |
| Hong Kong | $286K | 3.3% |
| India | $276K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $246K | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $160K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $149K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $138K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $110K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | $51K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 41% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 23% |
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 10% |
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 7.1% |
| 6203.39 | Men's jackets (other materials) | 5.4% |
| 6203.29 | Men's ensembles (other materials) | 3.8% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 3.8% |
| 6203.31 | Wool men's jackets | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 83% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Uganda
Exports of men's clothing by Uganda reached $1.8 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (49%), Greece (20%), South Sudan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $889K | 49% |
| Greece | $353K | 20% |
| South Sudan | $244K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $219K | 12% |
| Hungary | $37K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $22K | 1.2% |
| Burundi | $13K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported men's clothing worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's clothing to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export men's clothing?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Greece and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6203.49 (41% of the value) and 6203.43 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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