Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $9,511 per ton, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $30,891 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($22,697 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($1,743 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+927.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $15,752 per ton in 2022, which is down by -89.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 1,684% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $150,667 per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($21,286 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi amounted to $15,572 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (+13.2%).

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses decreased by -14.5% to 1.9 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 150% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses declined sharply to $18K in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 244%.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Uganda in 2022:

1. Egypt (769.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (601.0 kg)
3. China (297.0 kg)
4. Kenya (139.0 kg)
5. Ireland (104.0 kg)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Uganda

In 2022, approx. 222 kg of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses were exported from Uganda; increasing by 640% on 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses dropped remarkably to $3.5K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 479% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Uganda in 2022:

1. Burundi (215.0 kg)
2. Rwanda (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform