Uganda: Sewing Thread Market 2025

Sewing Thread Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sewing thread market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sewing Thread Production in Uganda

In value terms, sewing thread production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16%. Sewing thread production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers from Uganda skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 30% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sewing thread exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for sewing thread exports from Uganda, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, sewing thread exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), eightfold. Burundi (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (0.0% per year) and Burundi (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers exports from Uganda, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (0.0% per year) and Burundi (+6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into Uganda

Sewing thread imports into Uganda rose notably to X tons in 2022, surging by 8.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 80%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sewing thread imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 151%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main sewing thread supplier to Uganda, with a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-2.2% per year) and South Korea (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers to Uganda, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 2% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-14.2% per year) and India (-9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 251%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform