Kenya: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Kenya

The Kenyan non-refractory ceramic building bricks market declined significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -31.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Kenya

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2.3%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Kenya totaled X units, with an increase of 7.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 545% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 514% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to +1.0%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Kenya, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +65.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (-0.5%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Kenya

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Kenya expanded rapidly to X units in 2022, rising by 6.5% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 353%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 261%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Kenya, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +97.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.0% per year) and Italy (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Kenya, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +94.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+24.2% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :