Uganda: Nitrogen Market 2024

Nitrogen Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan nitrogen market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Nitrogen Production in Uganda

In value terms, nitrogen production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nitrogen Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of nitrogen increased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nitrogen exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X cubic meters) was the main destination for nitrogen exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to X%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for nitrogen exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nitrogen export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nitrogen Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of nitrogen were imported into Uganda; picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nitrogen imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X cubic meters) constituted the largest nitrogen supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nitrogen imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest nitrogen suppliers to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average nitrogen import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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