Kenya: Market for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles 2025

Market Size for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles in Kenya

The Kenyan asphalt or bitumen article market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 1.8% 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 saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Exports from Kenya

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of asphalt or bitumen articles increased by 1,099% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,094% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for asphalt or bitumen article exports from Kenya, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, asphalt or bitumen article exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fourfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+5.4% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for asphalt or bitumen articles exports from Kenya, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+15.2% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-20.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average asphalt or bitumen article export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -19.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Uganda (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Imports into Kenya

Asphalt or bitumen article imports into Kenya totaled X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of asphalt or bitumen article to Kenya, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, asphalt or bitumen article imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.1% per year) and China (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asphalt or bitumen articles to Kenya, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.3% per year) and Italy (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asphalt or bitumen article import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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