Kenya: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Kenya

The Kenyan market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Kenya

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, which decreased by -66% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 10,855%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 4,092% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Kenya, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda stood at +93.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (0.0% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-21.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +53.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 (+3.8%).

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -7.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5,687% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6,517%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier to Kenya, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -19.5%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Kenya, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -22.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -33.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 102% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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