Uganda: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), China (X tons) and South Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Uganda, together accounting for X% of total exports. Kenya and Burundi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from Uganda were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Kenya ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip into Uganda declined markedly to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip suppliers to Uganda were Kenya ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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