Sewing machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sewing machine by Uganda reached $4.0 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 928 t |
| 2017 | $637K | 97 t |
Where Uganda imports sewing machine from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 52% |
| India | $1.5M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $30K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8452
| 8452.10 | Household sewing machines | 49% |
| 8452.29 | Industrial sewing machines (manual) | 27% |
| 8452.90 | Sewing machine parts and accessories | 17% |
| 8452.21 | Automatic industrial sewing machines | 5.3% |
| 8452.30 | Sewing machine needles | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8452.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 85% below the world average of $12.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda sewing machine imports (HS 8452): 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 8452: Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sewing machine worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (38%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $12.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sewing machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $637 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 530%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine?
The HS code for sewing machine is heading 8452. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8452.10 (49% of the value) and 8452.29 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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