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Uganda: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan recovered fibre pulp market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Recovered fibre pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Uganda

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Recovered fibre pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of recovered fibre pulp, when their volume decreased by -4.7% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 811% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 633%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda stood at -7.1%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at -24.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average recovered fibre pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 42% against the previous year. 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.

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 Rwanda amounted to -18.9% per year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Uganda

Recovered fibre pulp imports into Uganda shrank notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -16.2% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,092% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5,579% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons) was the main recovered fibre pulp supplier to Uganda, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp imports from Rwanda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Rwanda totaled +45.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.2% per year) and Kenya (-28.6% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to Uganda, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda totaled +51.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.4% per year) and Kenya (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+34.8%), 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 recovered fibre pulp 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 1609 - Recovered fibre pulp

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