Uganda: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Uganda

The Ugandan market for pens, stylos and similar stationery shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Uganda

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Pens, stylos and similar stationery production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, approx. X units of pens, stylos and similar stationery were exported from Uganda; shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Burundi (X units), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda (less than $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 South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pens, stylos and similar stationery was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X units), Germany (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of pens, stylos and similar stationery imports to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pens, stylos and similar stationery to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted dramatically 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 Kenya ($X per unit), while the price for Germany (less than $X per unit) 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