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Uganda: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan wood pulp market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Uganda

In value terms, wood pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2017, shipments abroad of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to X%.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%).

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Uganda, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), the United States ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest wood pulp suppliers to Uganda, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood 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 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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