Kenya: Diammonium Phosphate Market 2025

Diammonium Phosphate Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan diammonium phosphate market, when its value decreased by -10.5% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Diammonium phosphate consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Diammonium Phosphate Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of diammonium phosphate increased by 5.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,330%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 968%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of diammonium phosphate exports from Kenya, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burundi (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for diammonium phosphate exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), Burundi ($X) and Somalia ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Somalia, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average diammonium phosphate export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Somalia (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Diammonium Phosphate Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of diammonium phosphate were imported into Kenya; increasing by 10% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 110%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, diammonium phosphate imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of diammonium phosphate to Kenya, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, diammonium phosphate imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.4% per year) and Russia (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diammonium phosphate to Kenya, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+3.8% per year) and Morocco (-9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average diammonium phosphate import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -22.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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