Nonwoven fabric imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.3 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 796 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 740 t |
| 2017 | $326K | 162 t |
Where Uganda imports nonwoven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 82% |
| South Africa | $330K | 6.2% |
| Kenya | $146K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 1.9% |
| India | $77K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $65K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $48K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $23K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 66% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 14% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 11% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 4.5% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 2.3% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 1.8% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 0.6% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.06, 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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported nonwoven fabric worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $326 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (66% of the value) and 5603.14 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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