Uganda: Market for High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides 2025

Market Size for High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides in Uganda

The Ugandan high-tenacity filament nylon yarn market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -40.5% 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports of High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides

Exports from Uganda

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides increased by 300% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 6,871% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 5,730%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X kg) was the main destination for high-tenacity filament nylon yarn exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Burundi amounted to +34.9%.

In value terms, Burundi ($X) also remains the key foreign market for high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi amounted to +24.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average high-tenacity filament nylon yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 246% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Burundi.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burundi amounted to -8.0% per year.

Imports of High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Of Nylon Or Other Polyamides

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn imports into Uganda declined dramatically to X tons, waning by -51.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 800% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 733%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main high-tenacity filament nylon yarn supplier to Uganda, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X tons), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +120.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-16.5% per year) and India (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides to Uganda, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +157.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-16.8% per year) and India (-17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average high-tenacity filament nylon yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 83%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 China (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform