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Uganda: Ether Market 2024

Ether Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan ether market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -22.8% 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, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Ether consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ether Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of ethers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 924%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ether exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 920% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for ether exports from Uganda, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, ether exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +2.3%.

In value terms, the largest markets for ether exported from Uganda were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Kenya ($X).

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ether export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+11.2%).

Ether Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of ethers into Uganda dropped to X tons, which is down by -10.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ether imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 156%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of ether imports to Uganda, together comprising 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ether suppliers to Uganda were India ($X), China ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. The United States, South Korea, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +18.1%, 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 ether import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ether import price increased by +59.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether 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 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
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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