Uganda: Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market 2024

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan chloromethane and chloroethane market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Production in Uganda

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Chloromethane and chloroethane production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Exports

Exports from Uganda

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for chloromethane and chloroethane exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda amounted to X%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chloromethane and chloroethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 X% per year.

Chloromethane And Chloroethane Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) were imported into Uganda; declining by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloromethane and chloroethane imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane and chloroethane to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chloromethane and chloroethane imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride) to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chloromethane and chloroethane import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chloromethane and chloroethane import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform