Uganda: Twine Product Market 2025

Twine Product Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan twine product market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Twine product consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Twine Product Production in Uganda

In value terms, twine product production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Twine product production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Twine Product Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables exported from Uganda surged to X kg, jumping by 35% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 388% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, twine product exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 524% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X kg) was the main destination for twine product exports from Uganda, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled +33.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-20.4% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-28.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for twine product exported from Uganda were Kenya ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +46.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average twine product export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 63%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Twine Product Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables imported into Uganda plummeted to X tons, waning by -51.9% against 2021. In general, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 177% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, twine product imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest twine product supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, twine product imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-11.1% per year) and the United States (+33.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest twine product suppliers to Uganda were the United States ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +69.8%, 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

In 2022, the average twine product import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($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 States (+27.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform