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Kenya - Blotting Pads and Book Covers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kenya: Book Cover Market 2025

Book Cover Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan book cover market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -1.9% 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). In general, consumption showed a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of blotting pads and book covers, when their volume increased by 81% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 660%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book cover exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for book cover exports from Kenya, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, book cover exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania stood at +22.7%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for blotting pads and book covers exports from Kenya, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tanzania stood at +16.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average book cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 325%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+24.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Cover Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of blotting pads and book covers decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the eighth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book cover imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of book cover to Kenya, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, book cover imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.2% per year) and the UK (-28.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blotting pads and book covers to Kenya, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.1% per year) and the UK (-29.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average book cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for blotting pads and book covers in the world?

The country with the largest volume of book cover consumption was China, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, book cover consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of blotting pads and book covers in the world?

The country with the largest volume of book cover production was China, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, book cover production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of blotting pads and book covers to Kenya?

In value terms, the largest book cover suppliers to Kenya were China, India and South Africa, together comprising 80% of total imports.

What is the average export price for blotting pads and book covers in Kenya?

The average book cover export price stood at $3,796 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -62.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for blotting pads and book covers in Kenya?

In 2020, the average book cover import price amounted to $1,392 per ton, waning by -13.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the book cover market 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 17231390 - Blotting pads and book covers, of paper or paperboard

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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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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