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Uganda: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan oriented strandboard (OSB) market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a sharp curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in Uganda

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of oriented strandboard (OSB) were exported from Uganda; leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 232% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X cubic meters) was the main destination for oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda totaled -18.8%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda amounted to -27.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter 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 Sudan amounted to +219.8% per year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 133% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 220%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and South Africa (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of oriented strandboard (OSB) imports to Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of -14.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) suppliers to Uganda were China ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of -13.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while the price for South Korea ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in Uganda. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

Uganda

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024