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Uganda - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Ink Price in Uganda - 2021

Ink Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average ink import price stood at $8,884 per ton in 2022, surging by 78% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $9,674 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($32,525 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($2,026 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+31.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ink Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average ink export price stood at $17,764 per ton in 2022, falling by -50.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $36,129 per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($48,167 per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($4,500 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ink Imports in Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) increased by 123% to 96 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn.

In value terms, ink imports skyrocketed to $856K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn.

Import of Ink in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Africa	441	0.4	0.4	199	-23.3%
China	104	191	75.2	199	24.1%
Germany	227	40.9	43.5	124	-18.3%
United Arab Emirates	17.6	0.8	2.5	104	80.8%
India	2.1	57.1	25.4	64.2	212.7%
United Kingdom	0.7	0.9	28.9	62.7	347.4%
Egypt	167	19.8	6.5	35.2	-40.5%
Kenya	18.8	1.6	0.3	1.9	-53.4%
Others	151	26.4	33.0	66.2	-24.0%
Total	1,129	339	216	856	-8.8%

Top Suppliers of Ink to Uganda in 2022:

China (46.9 tons)
Egypt (14.7 tons)
India (8.3 tons)
Germany (7.6 tons)
South Africa (6.2 tons)
United Arab Emirates (6.0 tons)
United Kingdom (1.9 tons)
Kenya (0.9 tons)

Ink Exports in Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of inks (excluding printing ink) were finally on the rise to reach 72 kg after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, ink exports declined rapidly to $1.3K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -28.8% was in 2021.

Export of Ink in Uganda (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo	2,752	1,984	5.0	578	-40.6%
Burundi	1,704	1,195	414	383	-39.2%
Sudan	406	289	102	96.0	-38.2%
South Sudan	78.0	24.0	91.0	96.0	7.2%
Rwanda	58.0	44.0	15.0	9.0	-46.3%
Others	1.0	18.0	1,902	117	389.1%
Total	4,999	3,554	2,529	1,279	-36.5%

Top Export Markets for Ink from Uganda in 2022:

Burundi (32.0 kg)
South Sudan (15.0 kg)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.0 kg)
Sudan (8.0 kg)
Rwanda (2.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink 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 20593000 - Inks (excluding printing ink)

Country coverage:

Uganda

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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023