Textile finish imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile finish by Uganda reached $5.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $5.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $397K | 178 t |
Where Uganda imports textile finish from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (47%), China (28%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 47% |
| China | $1.5M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $657K | 12% |
| India | $290K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $78K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $42K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $41K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3809
| 3809.91 | Textile finishing agent | 86% |
| 3809.93 | Leather finishing agent | 10% |
| 3809.92 | Paper finishing agent | 3.3% |
| 3809.10 | Starch finishing agent | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 textile finish imports (HS 3809): 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 3809: Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finish imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported textile finish worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finish to Uganda?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (28%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finish to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $397 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finish?
The HS code for textile finish is heading 3809. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3809.91 (86% of the value) and 3809.93 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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