Uganda: Market for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators 2025

Market Size for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators in Uganda

The Ugandan nickel and lithium accumulators market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 635% 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). Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X units of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators were exported from Uganda; waning by -84.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,804% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1,951% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X units) was the main destination for nickel and lithium accumulators exports from Uganda, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, nickel and lithium accumulators exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X units), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+50.9% per year) and Kenya (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Burundi ($X) were the largest markets for nickel and lithium accumulators exported from Uganda worldwide, together comprising 91% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of +45.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -48.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 385%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators into Uganda skyrocketed to X units, growing by 566% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest nickel and lithium accumulators supplier to Uganda, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, nickel and lithium accumulators imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), sixfold. Kenya (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+113.1% per year) and Kenya (+32.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators to Uganda, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden stood at +25.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+48.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform