Sports equipment imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.6 million of sports equipment in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 140 t |
Where Uganda imports sports equipment from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 59% |
| Pakistan | $318K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $208K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $123K | 3.4% |
| United States | $121K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $73K | 2% |
| India | $65K | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $54K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $54K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 46% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 20% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 16% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 5.9% |
| 9506.19 | Ski equipment | 4.2% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 3.5% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 1.4% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 76% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported sports equipment worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Pakistan (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (46% of the value) and 9506.99 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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