Uganda: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan acrylic polymer market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Acrylic polymer consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Uganda

In value terms, acrylic polymer production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Acrylic polymer production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Uganda

Acrylic polymer exports from Uganda amounted to X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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), Kenya (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from Uganda, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for acrylic polymer exported from Uganda worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Burundi and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) were imported into Uganda; declining by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average acrylic polymer import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform