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Uganda - Hard Rubber or Plastic Combs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uganda: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan hard plastic comb market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hard Plastic Comb Production in Uganda

In value terms, hard plastic comb production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. Hard plastic comb production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of hard rubber or plastic combs exported from Uganda soared to X kg, rising by 97% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 165%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 343%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for hard plastic comb exports from Uganda, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, hard plastic comb exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to -17.6%.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hard rubber or plastic combs exports from Uganda, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 208% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda 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 (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into Uganda

After seven years of growth, overseas purchases of hard rubber or plastic combs decreased by -69.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 258% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 262%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of hard plastic comb to Uganda, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +27.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-19.7% per year) and South Africa (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hard rubber or plastic combs to Uganda, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +26.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-29.4% per year) and South Africa (-10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 110% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 198% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hard plastic comb 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 22292910 - Hard rubber or plastic combs, hair-slides and the like (excluding electro-thermic hairdressing apparatus)

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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