Plastic-coated fabric imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $6.4 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $6.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 333 t |
Where Uganda imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 92% |
| Kenya | $304K | 4.8% |
| India | $114K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $56K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 79% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 13% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 83% below the world average of $7.42, 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 plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported plastic-coated fabric worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Kenya (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (79% of the value) and 5903.20 (13%).
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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