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Uganda: Hydraulic Lime Market 2024

Hydraulic Lime Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ugandan hydraulic lime market, when its value decreased by -25.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Hydraulic Lime Exports

Exports from Uganda

Hydraulic lime exports from Uganda soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,230% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic lime exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 921%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of hydraulic lime exports from Uganda, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burundi (with a CAGR of +60.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Burundi ($X) were the largest markets for hydraulic lime exported from Uganda worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of +49.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hydraulic lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+39.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports into Uganda

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of hydraulic lime decreased by -19.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +75.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, hydraulic lime imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of hydraulic lime imports to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +15.2%).

In value terms, the largest hydraulic lime suppliers to Uganda were Kenya ($X) and Tanzania ($X).

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +20.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average hydraulic lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+5.1%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hydraulic lime in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of hydraulic lime consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India, with a 9.8% share.

What are the largest producers of hydraulic lime in the world?

The country with the largest volume of hydraulic lime production was China, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, hydraulic lime production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hydraulic lime to Uganda?

In value terms, Kenya and Tanzania constituted the largest hydraulic lime suppliers to Uganda.

What are the leading importers of hydraulic lime from Uganda?

In value terms, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi constituted the largest markets for hydraulic lime exported from Uganda worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

What is the average export price for hydraulic lime in Uganda?

In 2022, the average hydraulic lime export price amounted to $191 per ton, with an increase of 37% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hydraulic lime in Uganda?

The average hydraulic lime import price stood at $150 per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydraulic lime market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23521050 - Hydraulic lime

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023