Uganda: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Uganda

The Ugandan market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Uganda

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of organic surface active agents and washing preparations exported from Uganda shrank to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Uganda, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Uganda were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were imported into Uganda; reducing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent and washing preparation to Uganda, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), twofold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform