Uganda: Other Chemical Products Market 2025

Other Chemical Products Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, after seven years of decline, there was growth in the Ugandan other chemical products market, when its value increased by 1.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Chemical Products Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of other chemical products was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 416%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other chemical products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 390% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X kg), Tanzania (X kg) and Kenya (X kg) were the main destinations of other chemical products exports from Uganda, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for other chemical products exports from Uganda, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania amounted to -31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-8.3% per year) and Kenya (-29.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average other chemical products export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 122% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Tanzania (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Chemical Products Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of other chemical products increased by 2.8% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other chemical products imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of other chemical products imports to Uganda, together accounting for 42% of total imports. Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Swaziland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Singapore ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest other chemical products suppliers to Uganda, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Israel, China, Swaziland, Malaysia, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Brazil, France and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average other chemical products import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform