Other headgear imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other headgear by Uganda reached $2.7 million in 2024 (651 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $2.7M | 651 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 679 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 455 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 540 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $954K | 75 t |
Where Uganda imports other headgear from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (40%), Kenya (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| India | $1.1M | 40% |
| Kenya | $292K | 11% |
| France | $129K | 4.7% |
| Iran | $40K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.9% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6506
| 6506.10 | Headgear: safety, whether or not lined or trimmed | 96% |
| 6506.99 | Headgear (other) | 3.3% |
| 6506.91 | Rubber and plastic headgear | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 85% below the world average of $27.64, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda other headgear imports (HS 6506): 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 6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of other headgear imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported other headgear worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 651 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply other headgear to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (40%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of other headgear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $27.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other headgear to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $954 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other headgear?
The HS code for other headgear is heading 6506. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6506.10 (96% of the value) and 6506.99 (3%).
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