Uganda: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2025

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Uganda

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), threefold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Uganda worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 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 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Uganda, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Uganda were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform