Uganda: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sulphur market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth 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 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2015, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sulphur, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2015: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2015 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphur exports expanded significantly to $X in 2015. Overall, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2013 to 2015: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2015 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2015 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to South Sudan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a significant increase from 2013 to 2015: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2015 figures, sulphur export price increased by X% against 2013 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (X%).

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Uganda

Sulphur imports into Uganda fell to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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