Kenya: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2025

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan aluminium pipe fittings market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 85% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, exports of aluminium tube or pipe fittings from Kenya soared to X tons, jumping by 267% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 814%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 574% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X kg) was the main destination for aluminium pipe fittings exports from Kenya, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium pipe fittings exports to Central African Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X kg), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+21.9% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium tube or pipe fittings exports from Kenya, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda stood at +36.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-13.2% per year) and Zambia (-13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium pipe fittings export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -46.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 80%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Central African Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports into Kenya

Aluminium pipe fittings imports into Kenya soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 62% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 255%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of aluminium pipe fittings imports to Kenya, with a combined 7.3% share of total imports. South Africa, Spain, Israel, Belgium, Turkey and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +47.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest aluminium pipe fittings suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 5.7% share of total imports. Spain, Belgium, South Africa, Canada, Israel and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.9%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +38.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium pipe fittings import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 128%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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