Wooden furniture imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.6 million of wooden furniture in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 389 t |
Where Uganda imports wooden furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $514K | 11% |
| Turkey | $490K | 11% |
| Kenya | $363K | 8% |
| Vietnam | $134K | 2.9% |
| India | $125K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $103K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
Wooden furniture exports from Uganda
Exports of wooden furniture by Uganda reached $622 thousand in 2024 (367 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $495K | 80% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $16K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $10K | 1.5% |
| Somalia | $9K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported wooden furniture worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden furniture to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also export wooden furniture?
Yes. Uganda exported $622 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Belgium. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 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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