Retail staple fibre yarn imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported retail staple fibre yarn worth $3.8 million (806 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 806 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 689 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 727 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 667 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 545 t |
Where Uganda imports retail staple fibre yarn from
Kenya alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.0M | 79% |
| India | $496K | 13% |
| China | $308K | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5511
| 5511.10 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 93% |
| 5511.20 | Synthetic blend yarn (retail) | 6.6% |
| 5511.30 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.39, 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 retail staple fibre yarn imports (HS 5511): 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 5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail staple fibre yarn imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported retail staple fibre yarn worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail staple fibre yarn to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (13%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail staple fibre yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail staple fibre yarn to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2018 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail staple fibre yarn?
The HS code for retail staple fibre yarn is heading 5511. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 5511.10 (93% of the value) and 5511.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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