Price for Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda - 2022

Price for Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) stood at $653 per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $760 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($675 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($21 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) stood at $898 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,429 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 South Sudan amounted to +75.0% per year.

Imports of Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda

In 2022, imports of cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) into Uganda skyrocketed to 9.6 tons, jumping by 206% against the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a slight increase.

In value terms, imports of cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) soared to $6.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild expansion.

Import of Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Kenya	5.2	10.2	0.9	5.7	3.1%
China	0.6	0.2	0.6	0.5	-5.9%
India	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	-20.6%
United Arab Emirates	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.1	0.3	N/A	N/A	200.0%
Total	6.0	10.9	1.7	6.3	1.6%

Top Suppliers of Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) to Uganda in 2022:

Kenya (8.4 tons)
China (0.9 tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.1 tons)
India (0.1 tons)

Exports of Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda

In 2022, the amount of cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) exported from Uganda fell sharply to 206 kg, dropping by -25.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 104%.

In value terms, exports of cotton; yarn waste (including thread waste) fell notably to $185 in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%.

Export of Cotton; Yarn Waste (Including Thread Waste) in Uganda (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Rwanda	896	132	230	185	-40.9%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	N/A	N/A	5.0	N/A	0%
Turkey	N/A	N/A	3.0	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	896	132	238	185	-40.9%