Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda
4. Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $757 per ton, falling by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 a decrease of -8.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,093 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($757 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi totaled $518 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (-8.1%).

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $1,917 per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $4,462 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($4,821 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $1,640 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda

In 2022, approx. 97 tons of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils were exported from Uganda; increasing by 24% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils reached $73K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Uganda in 2022:

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (96.4 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Uganda

In 2022, approx. 6 tons of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils were imported into Uganda; jumping by 172% against the year before. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils shrank slightly to $12K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -4.1% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Uganda in 2022:

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (5.5 tons)
2. India (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform