Scarf and shawl imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported scarf and shawl worth $2.6 million (810 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.1 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 | $2.6M | 810 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 965 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 841 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 863 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 839 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 34 t |
Where Uganda imports scarf and shawl from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.6M | 62% |
| India | $492K | 19% |
| China | $335K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $151K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.90 | Scarves and shawls (other materials) | 56% |
| 6214.30 | Synthetic scarves and shawls | 42% |
| 6214.10 | Silk scarves and shawls | 1.4% |
| 6214.20 | Wool scarves and shawls | 0.1% |
| 6214.40 | Artificial fibre scarves | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 88% below the world average of $28.17, 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 scarf and shawl imports (HS 6214): 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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported scarf and shawl worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (19%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $28.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of scarf and shawl to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6214.90 (56% of the value) and 6214.30 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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