Uganda: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan soap and detergent market declined modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Soap And Detergent Production in Uganda

In value terms, soap and detergent production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Soap and detergent production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and detergents decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for soap and detergent exports from Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap and detergent exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (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 rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average soap and detergent export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were imported into Uganda; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest soap and detergent supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap and detergent imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergents to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average soap and detergent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform