Uganda: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Uganda

The Ugandan jute and jute-like fibers market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Uganda

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,870,267%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of jute and jute-like fibers in Uganda amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of jute and jute-like fibers were harvested in Uganda; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of jute and jute-like fibers were exported from Uganda; flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 4,356% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,985% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda totaled +52.1%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda totaled +39.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -8.6% per year.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of jute and jute-like fibers into Uganda skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 49% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11,505%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 700% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons) was the main supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Uganda, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Rwanda totaled +125.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-48.4% per year) and Tanzania (-67.9% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Uganda, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda totaled +151.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-34.5% per year) and Tanzania (-70.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average jute and jute-like fibers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform