Printed textured polyester fabric imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed textured polyester fabric by Uganda reached $2.4 million in 2024 (924 tonnes). Value rose 60% on 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 | $2.4M | 924 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 727 t |
| 2022 | $925K | 424 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 416 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 690 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $507K | 115 t |
Where Uganda imports printed textured polyester fabric from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 81% |
| India | $381K | 16% |
| Kenya | $74K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Printed textured polyester fabric exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $2.0 million of printed textured polyester fabric in 2024 (798 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.7M | 83% |
| Kenya | $261K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $50K | 2.5% |
| Burundi | $31K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda printed textured polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.54): 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 5407.54: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed textured polyester fabric imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported printed textured polyester fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 924 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed textured polyester fabric to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (16%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed textured polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed textured polyester fabric to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $507 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 377%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export printed textured polyester fabric?
Yes. Uganda exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and Rwanda. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $412 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for printed textured polyester fabric?
The HS code for printed textured polyester fabric is subheading 5407.54. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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