Spinning machine imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spinning machine by Uganda reached $2.2 million in 2024 (167 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.5 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 | $2.2M | 167 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 540 t |
| 2022 | $851K | 242 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 385 t |
| 2017 | $371K | 17 t |
Where Uganda imports spinning machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 68% |
| Rwanda | $544K | 25% |
| India | $134K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $27K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8445
| 8445.19 | Textile fiber preparation machinery (other) | 80% |
| 8445.11 | Textile carding machines | 12% |
| 8445.90 | Textile yarn preparation machinery (other) | 4.6% |
| 8445.30 | Doubling and twisting machines | 2.1% |
| 8445.40 | Textile winding and reeling machines | 1.6% |
| 8445.12 | Textile combing machines | 0% |
| 8445.20 | Spinning machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8445.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.20 per kg, close to the world average of $13.33.
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 spinning machine imports (HS 8445): 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 8445: Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or winding machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on machines of heading no. 8446 and 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of spinning machine imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported spinning machine worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply spinning machine to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Rwanda (25%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of spinning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spinning machine to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 494%. The peak was 2019 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spinning machine?
The HS code for spinning machine is heading 8445. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8445.19 (80% of the value) and 8445.11 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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