Kenya: Composition Leather Market 2025

Composition Leather Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan composition leather market decreased by -4.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded modest growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Composition Leather Production in Kenya

In value terms, composition leather production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +31.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Composition Leather Exports

Exports from Kenya

Composition leather exports from Kenya reduced slightly to X square meters in 2021, with a decrease of -4.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 521%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composition leather exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 308%. 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

Rwanda (X square meters) was the main destination for composition leather exports from Kenya, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, composition leather exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at +83.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-17.6% per year) and Uganda (-31.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for composition leather exported from Kenya were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +64.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average composition leather export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+35.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Composition Leather Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the fourth consecutive year, Kenya recorded decline in purchases abroad of composition leather, which decreased by -35.1% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 954% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, composition leather imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 721% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of composition leather to Kenya, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, composition leather imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X square meters), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+7.2% per year) and India (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest composition leather suppliers to Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +26.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average composition leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 184%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+35.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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