2023
Exports
$113kWorld Rnk 84 / 130
Flag Rnk 429 / 973
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Quicklime
-0.65Rnk 745 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.24MWorld Rnk 95 / 189
Flag Rnk 485 / 1146
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Uganda
-0.62Rnk 91 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Uganda exported $113k in Quicklime, making it the 84th largest exporter of Quicklime in the world. At the same year, Quicklime was the 429th most exported product in Uganda. The main destination of Quicklime exports from Uganda are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($65.8k), Rwanda ($22.1k), South Sudan ($18.6k), and Burundi ($6.88k).

The fastest growing export markets for Quicklime of Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($51.9k) and Rwanda ($22k).

Imports In 2023, Uganda imported $1.24M in Quicklime, becoming the 95th largest importer of Quicklime in the world. At the same year, Quicklime was the 485th most imported product in Uganda. Uganda imports Quicklime primarily from: Kenya ($834k), Tanzania ($349k), Egypt ($46.2k), India ($7.16k), and China ($820).

The fastest growing import markets in Quicklime for Uganda between 2022 and 2023 were Kenya ($153k), Egypt ($46.2k), and China ($820).

Latest Trends

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$113k
IMPORTS (2023)$1.24M
NET TRADE (2023)-$1.12M

In 2023, Uganda exported $113k in Quicklime. The main destinations of Uganda exports on Quicklime were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($65.8k), Rwanda ($22.1k), South Sudan ($18.6k), and Burundi ($6.88k).

In 2023, Uganda imported $1.24M in Quicklime, mainly from Kenya ($834k), Tanzania ($349k), Egypt ($46.2k), India ($7.16k), and China ($820).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Quicklime EXPORT MARKETS FOR Uganda WERE (2022 - 2023):
Rwanda$22k (14.9k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Quicklime BY Uganda WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Sudan-$21.4k (-53.5%)
Burundi-$16.4k (-70.4%)
Nigeria-$1.02k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Uganda's main exporting competitors in Quicklime were:
In 2023, Uganda's main importing competitors in Quicklime were:

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Trade Value of Quicklime by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALNigeria+ $1.68k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALTanzania+ $55.2k

Quicklime’s highest export potential is Nigeria. With an export gap of $1.68k.   Quicklime’s highest import potential is Tanzania with an import gap of $55.2k.

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