Uganda: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Uganda

The Ugandan market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Uganda

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Uganda shrank slightly to X tons, dropping by -2% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 3,420%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3,476% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Uganda, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya amounted to +47.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+89.5% per year) and South Sudan (+71.2% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Uganda, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya stood at +37.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+77.9% per year) and South Sudan (+98.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 South Sudan (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported into Uganda surged to X tons, with an increase of 18% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 215%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier to Uganda, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Israel was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.4% per year) and Turkey (+39.5% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Uganda, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Israel totaled -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.9% per year) and Turkey (+21.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -34.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 56%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform