Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Uganda

Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads amounted to $989 per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,624 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($4,281 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($722 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Uganda

For the third consecutive year, Uganda recorded decline in overseas purchases of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads, which decreased by -14.1% to 26 tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of -6.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads dropped modestly to $26K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback.

Top Suppliers of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead to Uganda in 2022:

1. Kenya (17.8 tons)
2. China (6.8 tons)
3. South Africa (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform