Kenya: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kenyan dolomite market, when its value increased by 22% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Kenya

In value terms, dolomite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were exported from Kenya; which is down by -21.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Kenya, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uganda (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-6.4% per year) and Uganda (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Kenya, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-21.5% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -26.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 South Sudan (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of chalk and dolomite were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of dolomite imports to Kenya, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +1,031.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. South Africa, Egypt, Turkey and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +131.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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