Textured polyester yarn imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $12.0 million of textured polyester yarn in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 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 | $12.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $875K | 666 t |
Where Uganda imports textured polyester yarn from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 88% |
| India | $1.5M | 12% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.72, 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 textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported textured polyester yarn worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $875 thousand in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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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