Kenya: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Kenya

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were exported from Kenya; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were imported into Kenya; increasing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), India ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform