Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $80 per thousand units, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($464 per thousand units), while the price for Spain ($54 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $1.4 per unit in 2022, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1.4 per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.4 per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda stood at $0.4 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables decreased by -34.6% to 3.9M units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.9M units, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables shrank sharply to $311K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 218% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $473K, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Uganda in 2022:

1. China (3046.9K units)
2. Kenya (575.1K units)
3. Spain (158.8K units)
4. France (90.5K units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables was finally on the rise to reach 170 units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at 187 units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $232 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $238 in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Uganda in 2022:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (160.0 units)
2. Rwanda (10.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform