How Much Is A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda

What Is Bale Of Clothes?

The blocks of clothes wrapped with vinyl sheeting are called bales. Wholesalers import these bales and sell them to middlemen in their shops. 

How Much Is A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda?

The price per bale is determined by three factors: weight or number of items, garment type and country of “origin” (where the clothing was collected). Our surveys show that bales can cost over UGX 776095.87 or roughly UGX 1553317.60, with the average cost per bale being UGX 310438.35 or roughly UGX 582494.10.

How Many Clothes Are In A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda?

A mixed adult bale could have approximately 200 pieces or less. A child bale could have up to 450 pieces of clothing approx.

How Many KG Is A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda?

According to zagumi’s years of foreign trade experience, it is concluded that 1 bale is 25kg, and 20ft is 12000kgs for 480 bales, 40ft is 25000kgs for 1000 bales.

Where Do Bales Of Clothes Come From In Uganda?

In wealthy Western countries, used and pre-owned clothes occupy a niche market, whether in third world countries, second-hand clothing imported from the west, are a staple source of clothing. The largest exporters of used clothing are the US, followed by the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

What Are The Different Types Of A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda?

The two most common types of hay bales are small square bales and large round bales. There are other types as well such as large square bales and small round bales but they aren’t as common.

How Many A Bale Of Clothes Are In A Container In Uganda?

The average shipping container will fit approximately 45-47 bales loaded length-wise, totaling seven rows. It’s important to ensure you have five more bales than you need just in case.

How Much Does A Bale Of Clothes Weigh In Uganda?

Average net bale weight is 495 lbs. For statistical purposes average bale weight is 480 lbs.

How Many Pairs Of Jeans Does One Bale Of Cotton In Uganda?

∎ One bale of cotton can make 215 pairs of jeans; 249 bed sheets; bath towels; or 1,217 T-shirts. ∎ Approximately 10-15 percent of a cotton producer’s income is derived from cottonseed.

What Happens To Second Hand Clothes In Uganda?

Donated clothing is sorted and the best quality items are selected to be sold in stores in the Global North think of the vintage and charity stores where you may shop preloved. In Uganda, 10 to 20% of donated clothing will be sold somewhere in Uganda and another 10 to 20% might be down cycled into rags or insulation.

What Is A Bale Of Clothes In Uganda?

Round bales are generally described by bale width × bale diameter, or bale height. For example, a 5′ × 6′ bale would be 5 feet wide and 6 feet in diameter and a 4′ × 5′ bale would be 4 feet wide and 5 feet in diameter.

What Is The Standard Size Of A Cotton Bale In Uganda?

Gin Universal Density Bale*
Approximate ValuesUnits
Length54-55 inches1.37-1.40 m
Width20-21 inches0.51-.53 m
Average Bulge Thickness33 inches (or less)0.84 m (or less)