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Uganda: Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market 2024

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan trailer and semi-trailer market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Exports

Exports from Uganda

Trailer and semi-trailer exports from Uganda expanded to X units in 2022, with an increase of 4.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 518%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of trailer and semi-trailer exports from Uganda, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Sudan (with a CAGR of +29.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for cargo trailers and semi-trailers exports from Uganda, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-1.8% per year) and Kenya (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average trailer and semi-trailer export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per unit) 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 (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Trailer And Semi-Trailer Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of cargo trailers and semi-trailers were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, trailer and semi-trailer imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Kenya (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of trailer and semi-trailer imports to Uganda, with a combined 89% 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 China (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest trailer and semi-trailer suppliers to Uganda were China ($X), Kenya ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average trailer and semi-trailer import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 88%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+8.6%), 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 trailer and semi-trailer 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 29202300 - Other trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

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