MDF Price in Uganda - 2021

Contents:

  1. MDF Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2021
  2. MDF Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
  3. MDF Exports in Uganda
  4. MDF Imports in Uganda

MDF Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2021

The average MDF export price stood at $404 per cubic meter in December 2020, falling by -5.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2020 an increase of 27% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $522 per cubic meter. From June 2020 to December 2020, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($479 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($238 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2020 to December 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

MDF Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average MDF import price amounted to $533 per cubic meter, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, MDF import price increased by +73.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($1,316 per cubic meter), while the price for Malaysia ($366 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Exports in Uganda

For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda recorded growth in shipments abroad of MDF, which increased by 127% to 23K cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, MDF exports soared to $9.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of MDF in Uganda (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kenya0.70.30.26.0104.7%
Tanzania1.01.22.51.617.0%
Rwanda0.81.31.11.523.3%
South Sudan0.10.30.70.681.7%
Burundi0.10.10.10.226.0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.73.14.69.954.2%

Top Export Markets for MDF from Uganda in 2022:

  1. Kenya (15.5K cubic meters)
  2. Tanzania (4.2K cubic meters)
  3. Rwanda (2.4K cubic meters)
  4. South Sudan (0.8K cubic meters)
  5. Burundi (0.4K cubic meters)

MDF Imports in Uganda

In 2022, the amount of MDF imported into Uganda fell dramatically to 1K cubic meters, dropping by -16.4% on the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.2K cubic meters, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, MDF imports contracted slightly to $550K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $554K, leveling off in the following year.

Import of MDF in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China16912428227117.0%
South Africa10690.858.183.2-7.8%
Portugal9.68.557.151.575.1%
Kenya18.122.033.148.739.1%
Turkey8.420.27.432.957.6%
Malaysia33.337.024.128.2-5.4%
India4.78.115.416.150.7%
Others15.534.276.518.45.9%
Total36434555455014.8%

Top Suppliers of MDF to Uganda in 2022:

  1. China (624.0 cubic meters)
  2. Turkey (83.0 cubic meters)
  3. South Africa (79.0 cubic meters)
  4. Portugal (78.0 cubic meters)
  5. Malaysia (77.0 cubic meters)
  6. Kenya (37.0 cubic meters)
  7. India (23.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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