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Wood in the rough market in Uganda

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Ugandan rough wood market expanded steadily between 2018 and 2023, with production increasing from 31.9 million tons to 33.4 million tons. This consistent growth was primarily fueled by the ongoing expansion of forest plantations, which boosted the supply of raw timber, and by the influential role of state-owned companies in the forestry sector that supported production and commercialization.

Regulatory advancements and the entry of new private players further stimulated the market. The strengthening of wood traceability and labeling policies, coupled with the implementation of international packaging standards for exports, facilitated a rise in overseas shipments. Additionally, improvements in regional logistics infrastructure in East Africa enhanced distribution channels, supporting the market's growth trajectory.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to temporary supply chain disruptions, but these were offset by government measures to ease market requirements and sustained investment in plantations. A concurrent shift in consumer preference towards certified, sustainably sourced wood also reinforced domestic demand, contributing to the market's resilience and expansion.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Uganda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uganda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood in the rough in Uganda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda ranked 16th globally in the production of wood in the rough.

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uganda's production of wood in the rough grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 32 475 thousand tons, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 0.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Uganda

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of wood in the rough from Uganda showed significant fluctuations during this period. They reached their lowest point in 2018 at 113 tons and peaked in 2017, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 160 tons, a 54.8% drop from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 94.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 215.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.6%)	215.0%	(54.8%)	(57.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya, Tanzania, and Vietnam were the main destinations for Uganda's wood in the rough exports, accounting for 86.9% of total flows. Kenya led with 41.3%, followed by Tanzania at 36.3% and Vietnam at 9.3%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Uganda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Uganda's wood in the rough exports experienced notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. It hit a low in 2018 at 17.9 thousand US dollars and a high in 2017, with a 47-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 79.8 thousand US dollars, a sharp 28.0% decrease from the year before. The largest decline was in 2018 at 97.9%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 520.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.9%)	520.8%	(28.0%)	(54.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya and Tanzania dominated Uganda's wood in the rough exports in value terms, together making up 83.9% of the total. Other destinations contributed smaller shares individually.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Uganda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Uganda

Imports in kind, t

Uganda's imports of wood in the rough were highly volatile from 2017 to 2020. They fell to their lowest in 2019 at 0.0 tons and peaked in 2017, with a 19 425-fold change between these years. In 2020, imports rose to 2 tons, a dramatic 46 620.0% increase from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 99.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.2%)	(99.4%)	46 620.0%	(71.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Uganda's imports of wood in the rough were heavily concentrated on Kenya, which accounted for 96.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Uganda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Uganda's wood in the rough imports showed significant swings from 2017 to 2020. It reached a minimum in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars and a maximum in 2017, with a 178-fold difference. In 2020, imports totaled 1.2 thousand US dollars, up 123.0% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 99.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 124.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.4%)	124.8%	123.0%	(69.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was the dominant source for Uganda's wood in the rough imports in value terms, representing 86.0% of total flows. Other countries had relatively minor contributions.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Uganda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io