Kenya: Special Vehicle Body Market 2025

Special Vehicle Body Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan special vehicle body market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Special Vehicle Body Production in Kenya

In value terms, special vehicle body production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Special vehicle body production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Special Vehicle Body Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, special vehicle body exports from Kenya soared to X units, increasing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, special vehicle body exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X units) and Rwanda (X units) were the main destinations of special vehicle body exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for bodies for special purpose motor vehicles exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average special vehicle body export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Special Vehicle Body Imports

Imports into Kenya

Special vehicle body imports into Kenya expanded significantly to X units in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, special vehicle body imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of special vehicle body to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, special vehicle body imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bodies for special purpose motor vehicles to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average special vehicle body import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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