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Kenya: Colour Lake Market 2024

Colour Lake Market Size in Kenya

For the third year in a row, the Kenyan colour lake market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -12.8% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Colour lake consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Colour Lake Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, exports of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes from Kenya declined to X tons, which is down by -5% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 267% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 265%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for colour lake exports from Kenya, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, colour lake exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+7.9% per year) and Rwanda (+78.8% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes exports from Kenya, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda totaled +17.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+21.8% per year) and Rwanda (+22.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average colour lake export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -19.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Tanzania (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Colour Lake Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes decreased by -12.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colour lake imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of colour lake imports to Kenya, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +24.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest colour lake suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), the UK ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Denmark and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 7.1%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +29.0%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average colour lake import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of colour lake consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam, Canada, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of colour lake production in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 45% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam, Canada, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes to Kenya?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of colour lake to Kenya, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.1% share.

What are the leading importers of colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda remains the key foreign market for colour lake exports from Kenya, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 13% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in Kenya?

In 2021, the average colour lake export price amounted to $9,357 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes in Kenya?

In 2021, the average colour lake import price amounted to $21,310 per ton, declining by -38.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the colour lake market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20122170 - Colour lakes, preparations based on colour lakes

Country coverage:

Kenya

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023