Toys and dolls imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported toys and dolls worth $3.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 996 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 871 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 905 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $520K | 102 t |
Where Uganda imports toys and dolls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 77% |
| Czech Republic | $180K | 5.5% |
| India | $160K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $91K | 2.8% |
| United States | $88K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $50K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 80% below the world average of $12.50, 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 toys and dolls imports (HS 9503): 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 9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of toys and dolls imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported toys and dolls worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply toys and dolls to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of toys and dolls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $12.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toys and dolls to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 529%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for toys and dolls?
The HS code for toys and dolls is heading 9503. In Uganda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9503.00. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9503 page.
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