Key Market Indicators
Uganda's exports of asbestos soared 248.7% in 2018, from 1,740 kilograms to 6,060 kilograms. This placed the country 17th in the world ranking, with Germany overtaking it. Kazakhstan, Brazil and China took the top three spots. However, imports of asbestos for Uganda decreased significantly, by 36.3%, from 3,920 kilograms to 2,500 kilograms. This ranked the country 44th in the world, with South Africa taking the lead. China, Indonesia and Myanmar followed close behind. Since 1999, Uganda's demand for asbestos has decreased by 47.8% year on year.
