Kenya: Orthopedic Prosthetics Market 2024

Orthopedic Prosthetics Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan orthopedic prosthetics market declined significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by -15.4% 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 strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Orthopedic Prosthetics Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints) exported from Kenya soared to X units, with an increase of 23% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,624%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orthopedic prosthetics exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,627% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for orthopedic prosthetics exports from Kenya, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, orthopedic prosthetics exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X units), fourfold. Rwanda (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +123.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+57.0% per year) and Rwanda (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for artificial parts of the body (excl. artificial teeth and dental fittings and artificial joints) exports from Kenya, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +106.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+49.0% per year) and South Africa (+21.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orthopedic prosthetics export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -42.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 207%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthopedic Prosthetics Imports

Imports into Kenya

Orthopedic prosthetics imports into Kenya expanded modestly to X units in 2022, with an increase of 2.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, orthopedic prosthetics imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 155%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X units), Germany (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of orthopedic prosthetics imports to Kenya, together comprising 71% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest orthopedic prosthetics suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. The United States, Mexico, Switzerland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +39.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orthopedic prosthetics import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -32.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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