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Uganda - Butanone (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uganda: Butanone Market 2024

Butanone Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan butanone market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -39.1% 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, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Butanone consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Butanone Exports

Exports from Uganda

After nine years of decline, overseas shipments of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) increased by 4.2% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanone exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for butanone exports from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at -6.3%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda amounted to -1.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butanone export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butanone export price increased by +57.2% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 5.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Rwanda.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to +4.6% per year.

Butanone Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) imported into Uganda declined notably to X tons, waning by -34.6% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 241%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanone imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 316%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest butanone supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, butanone imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold. Kenya (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.8% per year) and Kenya (-21.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) to Uganda, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.6% per year) and Kenya (-15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average butanone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 116%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the butanone market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20146213 - Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)

Country coverage:

Uganda

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023