Price for Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda - 2022

Price for Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses stood at $7,834 per ton in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($11,519 per ton), while the price for China ($2,018 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses stood at $3,442 per ton in 2022, declining by -13.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 53%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,530 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Burundi.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burundi amounted to +5.7% per year.

Imports of Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -34.7% to 1 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses declined rapidly to $7.8K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 128%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $11K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Import of Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	4.0	9.5	6.1	6.0	14.5%
Kenya	0.7	1.5	1.3	1.7	34.4%
China	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	-20.6%
Others	N/A	N/A	2.0	N/A	0%
Total	4.9	11.2	9.5	7.8	16.8%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets to Uganda in 2022:

India (522.0 kg)
Kenya (423.0 kg)
China (55.0 kg)

Exports of Paper; Vegetable Parchment, in Rolls or Sheets in Uganda

In 2022, the amount of paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses exported from Uganda declined to 52 kg, reducing by -10.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The smallest decline of -6.1% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheetses contracted sharply to $179 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -11.8% was in 2021.