Uganda: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan graphic papers market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Graphic papers consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Uganda

Graphic papers exports from Uganda dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, graphic papers exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Burundi (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic papers to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, graphic papers imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. Germany (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 the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic papers to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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