Synthetic staple yarn imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported synthetic staple yarn worth $7.7 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 900 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Uganda imports synthetic staple yarn from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.0M | 65% |
| China | $1.8M | 23% |
| Egypt | $733K | 9.5% |
| Kenya | $203K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.51 | Polyester-rayon blend yarn | 28% |
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 23% |
| 5509.59 | Polyester blend yarn (other) | 21% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 9.3% |
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 8.3% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 5.2% |
| 5509.11 | Nylon staple yarn | 1.3% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 synthetic staple yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported synthetic staple yarn worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple yarn to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 5509.51 (28% of the value) and 5509.53 (23%).
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