Technical garment exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported technical garment worth $3.2 million (500 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 213% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 595 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 731 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $688K | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Uganda exports technical garment to
Most of it went to France (36%), Greece (31%), Czech Republic (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 36% |
| Greece | $999K | 31% |
| Czech Republic | $436K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $290K | 9% |
| Lithuania | $254K | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $70K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 90% |
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 8.8% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 0.9% |
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 0.4% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, 67% below the world average of $19.37, 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.
Technical garment imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported technical garment worth $2.6 million (826 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 86% |
| France | $98K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.7% |
| India | $42K | 1.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda technical garment exports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported technical garment worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy technical garment from Uganda?
France was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Greece (31%) and the Czech Republic (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of technical garment from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Uganda also import technical garment?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $637 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6210.40 (90% of the value) and 6210.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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