Uganda: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Uganda

For the fourth year in a row, the Ugandan articles of fiber cement market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like were exported from Uganda; surging by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and South Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and South Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X 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 Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like imported into Uganda dropped rapidly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest articles of fiber cement supplier to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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