Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda
4. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $33 per ton in 2022, falling by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 2,810% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,495 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($39 per ton), while the price for Japan ($30 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $400 per ton in 2022, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $667 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Rwanda ($1,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $400 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda

In 2022, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel into Uganda rose remarkably to 100K tons, surging by 7.1% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from manufacture of iron or steel reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel contracted to $3.3M in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 149% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel to Uganda in 2022:

1. Japan (75.7K tons)
2. Kenya (24.3K tons)

Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Uganda

In 2022, approx. 1.6 tons of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel were exported from Uganda; dropping by -6.5% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.7 tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel contracted slightly to $652 in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2.7% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel from Uganda in 2022:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (1627.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform