Kenya: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Kenya

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when its value decreased by -11.4% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Kenya

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Kenya, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), sevenfold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania stood at -9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-7.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+30.3% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Kenya, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +58.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-14.3% per year) and Rwanda (-8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -51.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 496% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 344%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Kenya, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uganda (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+69.1% per year) and Uganda (+118.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Kenya, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+43.6% per year) and China (+39.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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