Kenya: Bedspread Market 2025

Bedspread Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan bedspread market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.1% against 2019 indices. Bedspread consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bedspread Production in Kenya

In value terms, bedspread production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bedspread Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) decreased by -46.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,302%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bedspread exports plummeted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,452% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units) was the main destination for bedspread exports from Kenya, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, bedspread exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda totaled +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and Sweden (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) exports from Kenya, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda totaled +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and Sweden (-2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bedspread export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -45.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit 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 foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bedspread Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) imported into Kenya fell remarkably to X units, declining by -88.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 339% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, bedspread imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 152%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of bedspread imports to Kenya, with a combined 67% share of total imports. China, Turkey, Thailand and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Lebanon ($X) and India ($X) were the largest bedspread suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Pakistan and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +45.5%, recorded 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 2021, the average bedspread import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 64% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 138% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform