Kenya: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Kenya

The Kenyan market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Kenya

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from Kenya

Glass bottle, jar and container exports from Kenya expanded remarkably to X units in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +81.4% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Djibouti (X units) were the main destinations of glass bottle, jar and container exports from Kenya, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from Kenya, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Djibouti amounted to +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-13.1% per year) and Tanzania (-11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 9.3%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Djibouti (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of bottles, jars and other containers of glass were imported into Kenya; shrinking by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -10.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 81%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X units) constituted the largest supplier of glass bottle, jar and container to Kenya, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ethiopia (X units), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +34.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (+34.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to Kenya, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +25.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (+46.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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