Uganda: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan graphite market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Graphite Production in Uganda

In value terms, graphite production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X,400%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphite Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphite (natural) increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X kg) was the main destination for graphite exports from Uganda, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Burundi stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphite (natural) exports from Uganda, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burundi amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained 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 South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphite Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphite (natural) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest graphite supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphite suppliers to Uganda were China ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphite import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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