Women's knit underwear imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's knit underwear by Uganda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 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 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $783K | 31 t |
Where Uganda imports women's knit underwear from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 93% |
| South Africa | $72K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $12K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 34% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 31% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 24% |
| 6108.39 | Women's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 3.8% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 2.8% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 1.3% |
| 6108.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.2% |
| 6108.11 | Women's synthetic knit slip | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 90% below the world average of $20.31, 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 women's knit underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported women's knit underwear worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $20.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit underwear to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $783 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6108.22 (34% of the value) and 6108.21 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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