Uganda: Lead Market 2025

Lead Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Ugandan lead market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Uganda

In value terms, lead production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 44%. Lead production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of lead, when their volume increased by 319% to X tons. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 393% 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, lead exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 407% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +52.9%).

In value terms, China ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest markets for lead exported from Uganda worldwide.

China, with a CAGR of +61.5%, 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 lead export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lead Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead were finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Uganda, together accounting for 93% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Kenya, South Africa, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of -1.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest lead suppliers to Uganda, with a combined 91% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Kenya, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.9%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform