Uganda: Market for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm 2025

Market Size for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Exports from Uganda

Exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm from Uganda dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -17.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 251%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) and Rwanda (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm from Uganda, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +81.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exports from Uganda, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to -14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+33.3% per year) and Mexico (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Imports into Uganda

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm increased by 30% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 246%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 119%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm to Uganda, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +121.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), China ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm suppliers to Uganda, together comprising 64% of total imports. Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +100.7%, recorded 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

The average import price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform