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Kenya - Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kenya: Dichloromethane Market 2024

Dichloromethane Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan dichloromethane market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed notable growth. Dichloromethane consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dichloromethane Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) exported from Kenya soared to X tons, increasing by 313% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dichloromethane exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) were the main destinations of dichloromethane exports from Kenya, together comprising 78% of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X), Uganda ($X) and Malawi ($X) were the largest markets for dichloromethane exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +20.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dichloromethane export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dichloromethane export price decreased by -14.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Madagascar (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dichloromethane Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of dichloromethane (methylene chloride), when their volume increased by 59% to X tons. In general, imports recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dichloromethane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded pronounced growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest dichloromethane supplier to Kenya, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, dichloromethane imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+15.5% per year) and South Korea (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) to Kenya, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +38.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+20.3% per year) and South Korea (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dichloromethane import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.3%), 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 dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of dichloromethane consumption was China, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, dichloromethane consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.8% share.

What are the largest producers of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in the world?

China remains the largest dichloromethane producing country worldwide, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, dichloromethane production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 9.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) to Kenya?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of dichloromethane to Kenya, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading importers of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) from Kenya?

In value terms, Rwanda emerged as the key foreign market for dichloromethane exports from Kenya, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uganda, with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 7.1% share.

What is the average export price for dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in Kenya?

The average dichloromethane export price stood at $1,219 per ton in 2021, falling by -1.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dichloromethane (methylene chloride) in Kenya?

In 2021, the average dichloromethane import price amounted to $822 per ton, increasing by 46% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dichloromethane 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 20141315 - Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)

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
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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