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Uganda: Blanket Market 2025

Blanket Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan blanket market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted measured growth. Blanket consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blanket Production in Uganda

In value terms, blanket production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Blanket Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) exported from Uganda surged to X tons, growing by 64% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 174% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blanket exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 123%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for blanket exports from Uganda, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, blanket exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), threefold. Burundi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +81.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+1.2% per year) and Burundi (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for blanket exported from Uganda were Kenya ($X), Burundi ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of +67.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blanket export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blanket Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, blanket imports into Uganda surged to X tons, with an increase of 26% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blanket imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of blanket imports to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

In value terms, China ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest blanket suppliers to Uganda.

Among the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of +5.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average blanket import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 111%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+4.8%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the blanket market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13921130 - Blankets and travelling rugs of wool or fine animal hair (excluding electric blankets)
Prodcom 13921150 - Blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres (excluding electric blankets)
Prodcom 13921190 - Blankets (excluding electric blankets) and travelling rugs of textile materials (excluding of wool or fine animal hair, of synthetic fibres)

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024