Kenya: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 73% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -59.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Kenya, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malawi (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda stood at -16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+8.6% per year) and Malawi (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Kenya, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at -18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-1.6% per year) and Malawi (+14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Malawi (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Kenya

For the sixth year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 41% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Kenya, together comprising 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Tanzania, Turkey, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +92.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Tanzania, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 2.8%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +79.5%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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