Liquefied Butanes Price in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

  1. Liquefied Butanes Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
  2. Liquefied Butanes Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
  3. Liquefied Butanes Imports in Uganda
  4. Liquefied Butanes Exports in Uganda

Liquefied Butanes Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes import price stood at $623 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,476 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($1,015 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes export price stood at $1,358 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -37.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 160% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,278 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($1,620 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($699 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 (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Uganda

In 2022, imports of liquefied butaneses into Uganda declined to 11K tons, waning by -14.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42%.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports contracted to $7M in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Uganda (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1.01.63.52.942.6%
Saudi Arabia1.12.42.11.715.6%
Switzerland1.30.81.31.1-5.4%
Mauritius0.80.40.40.4-20.6%
Australia0.20.10.40.426.0%
Argentina1.10.20.20.2-43.3%
Mozambique0.20.10.10.1-20.6%
Chile4.20.1N/AN/A-97.6%
Others0.40.10.10.1-37.0%
Total10.45.88.17.0-12.4%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to Uganda in 2022:

  1. United States (4.1K tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (3.5K tons)
  3. Switzerland (1.8K tons)
  4. Mauritius (0.5K tons)
  5. Australia (0.5K tons)
  6. Argentina (0.4K tons)
  7. Mozambique (0.2K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Uganda

For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda recorded growth in overseas shipments of liquefied butaneses, which increased by 41% to 27 tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports shrank to $36K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%.

Export of Liquefied Butanes in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Sudan34.026.035.530.8-3.2%
Rwanda11.03.03.13.3-33.1%
Burundi6.02.72.72.4-26.3%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total51.131.641.336.5-10.6%

Top Export Markets for Liquefied Butanes from Uganda in 2022:

  1. South Sudan (44.1 tons)
  2. Burundi (3.2 tons)
  3. Rwanda (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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