Men's knit shirt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's knit shirt by Uganda reached $10.0 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 839 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 332 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 143 t |
Where Uganda imports men's knit shirt from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 75% |
| India | $2.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $65K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $57K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.90 | Men's knit shirt (other fibres) | 76% |
| 6105.10 | Men's cotton knit shirt | 18% |
| 6105.20 | Men's synthetic knit shirt | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 90% below the world average of $27.62, 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 men's knit shirt imports (HS 6105): 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 6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported men's knit shirt worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit shirt to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $27.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit shirt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6105.90 (76% of the value) and 6105.10 (18%).
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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