Kenya: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 13,777% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Kenya

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +37.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, when their volume decreased by -64% to X kg. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X kg) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Kenya, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania amounted to +22.9%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from Kenya, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Sudan ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania stood at +22.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 192% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 246% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 4,230% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Kenya, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +24.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+40.2% per year) and Tanzania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to Kenya were South Korea ($X), Malaysia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 65% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +56.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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