Packing sacks and bags imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $10.6 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.6 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 | $10.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Uganda imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (45%), Bangladesh (28%), India (13%).
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 54% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 34% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 8.7% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 1.6% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 1.2% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.73, 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.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Uganda
Exports of packing sacks and bags by Uganda reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (31%), Burundi (30%), South Sudan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Uganda packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported packing sacks and bags worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Bangladesh (28%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2021 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Uganda exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (53% of the value) and 6305.10 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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