Swimwear and activewear imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.2 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (480 tonnes). Value rose 211% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.2M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $720K | 142 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $967K | 114 t |
| 2020 | $834K | 131 t |
| 2019 | $621K | 119 t |
| 2018 | $793K | 178 t |
| 2017 | $526K | 52 t |
Where Uganda imports swimwear and activewear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 78% |
| Spain | $86K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 2.6% |
| France | $56K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $55K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $53K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 2.1% |
| India | $47K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $46K | 2.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 51% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 27% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 6.7% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 6.2% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 3.9% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 3.1% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 1.5% |
| 6211.20 | Ski suits | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, 83% below the world average of $26.92, 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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported swimwear and activewear worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Spain (4%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6211.32 (51% of the value) and 6211.39 (27%).
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