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Uganda: Sodium Carbonate Market 2024

Sodium Carbonate Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sodium carbonate market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. Sodium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of sodium carbonate, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sodium carbonate exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for sodium carbonate exports from Uganda, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, sodium carbonate exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Burundi (X kg), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-0.4% per year) and Burundi (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for sodium carbonate exports from Uganda, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-2.8% per year) and Kenya (-40.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sodium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Rwanda (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sodium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of sodium carbonate imported into Uganda expanded to X tons, rising by 3.9% compared with 2021. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sodium carbonate imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya stood at +12.2%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sodium carbonate to Uganda, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya totaled +12.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sodium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.1%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sodium carbonate 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:

Prodcom 20134310 - Disodium carbonate

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
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023