Men's shirt imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.6 million of men's shirt in 2024 (754 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $2.6M | 754 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 984 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 122 t |
Where Uganda imports men's shirt from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 68% |
| Turkey | $190K | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $158K | 6.1% |
| Bangladesh | $123K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $86K | 3.3% |
| India | $76K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $63K | 2.4% |
| Madagascar | $36K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6205
| 6205.90 | Men's shirts (other materials) | 52% |
| 6205.20 | Cotton men's shirts | 36% |
| 6205.30 | Man-made men's shirts | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, 90% below the world average of $33.07, 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 shirt imports (HS 6205): 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 6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's shirt imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported men's shirt worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 754 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's shirt to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $33.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's shirt to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's shirt?
The HS code for men's shirt is heading 6205. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6205.90 (52% of the value) and 6205.20 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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