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Kenya: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Kenya

The Kenyan carbon for electrical purposes market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a sharp contraction. Carbon for electrical purposes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Kenya

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -42.7% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 90%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg), Tanzania (X kg) and Malawi (X kg) were the main destinations of carbon for electrical purposes exports from Kenya, together accounting for 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports from Kenya, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at +33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+24.0% per year) and Malawi (+25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 128% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes were imported into Kenya; falling by -14.7% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 430%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carbon for electrical purposes to Kenya, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, carbon for electrical purposes imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X kg), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-35.5% per year) and India (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+27.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Norway and the United States, together comprising 51% of global consumption. India, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Japan, Russia, Bangladesh, the UK, Indonesia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
The country with the largest volume of carbon for electrical purposes production was China, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, carbon for electrical purposes production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 7.2% share.
In value terms, the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Kenya were China, India and Germany, together accounting for 89% of total imports.
In value terms, Mozambique emerged as the key foreign market for carbon for electrical purposes exports from Kenya, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 12% share of total exports.
The average carbon for electrical purposes export price stood at $2,660 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -91.1% against the previous year.
The average carbon for electrical purposes import price stood at $5,303 per ton in 2021, waning by -56.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for carbon for electrical purposes in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 27901390 - Articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes (excluding carbon electrodes and brushes)

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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