Kenya: Chlorosulphuric Acid Market 2024

Chlorosulphuric Acid Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan chlorosulphuric acid market declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Production in Kenya

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Exports

Exports from Kenya

Chlorosulphuric acid exports from Kenya declined significantly to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -45.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 8,535% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 6,856%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X kg) was the main destination for chlorosulphuric acid exports from Kenya, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorosulphuric acid exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-17.6% per year) and Tanzania (-19.5% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorosulphuric acid exports from Kenya, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi amounted to -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-24.7% per year) and Tanzania (-33.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorosulphuric acid export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 94% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Burundi (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of chlorosulphuric acid into Kenya declined sharply to X kg, which is down by -86.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,083% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 1,256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X kg) constituted the largest chlorosulphuric acid supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorosulphuric acid imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -27.3%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorosulphuric acid to Kenya, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +20.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chlorosulphuric acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 312% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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