Kenya: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan chlorine market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Production in Kenya

In value terms, chlorine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of chlorine exported from Kenya surged to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for chlorine exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorine exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Somalia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorine exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports into Kenya

Chlorine imports into Kenya rose sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorine imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorine imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jordan (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorine to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorine import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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