Uganda: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Uganda

After three years of decline, the Ugandan market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 42% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Uganda

Exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Uganda declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -46.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,214%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,948%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Uganda, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Burundi (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania totaled +35.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-13.9% per year) and Burundi (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Uganda, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania totaled +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-16.9% per year) and Burundi (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume increased by 61% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 964%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 740%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Uganda, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kenya (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled +21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+22.1% per year) and Kenya (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Uganda were South Korea ($X), India ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Vietnam and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform