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Uganda: T-Shirt Market 2025

T-Shirt Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan t-shirt market decreased by -17.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. T-shirt consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports from Uganda

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of t-shirts decreased by -32% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,997%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,088% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for t-shirt exports from Uganda, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, t-shirt exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +72.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+80.5% per year) and France (+58.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for t-shirts exports from Uganda, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +60.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+61.3% per year) and Denmark (+62.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average t-shirt export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 114% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of t-shirts decreased by -21.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 184%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) constituted the largest supplier of t-shirt to Uganda, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, t-shirt imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), fivefold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +45.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+53.5% per year) and China (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of t-shirts to Uganda, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +31.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.0% per year) and Spain (+51.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average t-shirt import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 65%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 India ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the t-shirt 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 14143000 - T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted

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