Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda - 2022

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $5,351 per ton, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 124%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($11,429 per ton), while the price for the UK ($931 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $11,909 per ton, rising by 129% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($6,125 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi amounted to $2,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda

In 2022, imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses into Uganda soared to 1.5 tons, increasing by 60% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses skyrocketed to $7.8K in 2022. In general, imports posted slight growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	2.7	1.4	2.2	3.6	10.1%
United Arab Emirates	1.0	0.4	0.8	1.8	21.6%
Kenya	2.0	0.9	1.2	1.8	-3.5%
China	1.3	0.2	0.4	0.4	-32.5%
United Kingdom	0.4	0.1	0.2	0.3	-9.1%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	7.4	2.9	4.8	7.8	1.8%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Uganda in 2022:

India (396.0 kg)
Kenya (389.0 kg)
United Kingdom (305.0 kg)
China (215.0 kg)
United Arab Emirates (154.0 kg)

Exports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda

For the third year in a row, Uganda recorded decline in shipments abroad of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses, which decreased by -56% to 11 kg in 2022. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of -50.3% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $131 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment.