Textile machinery parts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile machinery parts by Uganda reached $4.1 million in 2024 (581 tonnes). That is 185% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.1M | 581 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 143 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 310 t |
| 2017 | $927K | 126 t |
Where Uganda imports textile machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 72% |
| India | $588K | 14% |
| Austria | $238K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $129K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $32K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.20 | Knitting machine parts | 67% |
| 8448.49 | Loom parts (other types) | 15% |
| 8448.59 | Knitting machinery parts (other) | 8.8% |
| 8448.39 | Spinning machinery parts (other) | 3.7% |
| 8448.32 | Textile fiber machinery parts (other) | 2% |
| 8448.51 | Knitting machine needles and sinkers | 1.2% |
| 8448.42 | Loom parts and accessories | 1.1% |
| 8448.33 | Spindle and spinning ring parts | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.06 per kg, 71% below the world average of $24.04, 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 textile machinery parts imports (HS 8448): 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 8448: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported textile machinery parts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 581 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile machinery parts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (14%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.06 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $24.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile machinery parts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $926 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8448.20 (67% of the value) and 8448.49 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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