Kenya: Diode Market 2025

Diode Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan diode market rose sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Diode Production in Kenya

In value terms, diode production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Diode Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes exported from Kenya soared to X units, jumping by 1,207% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, diode exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 1,068% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X units) was the main destination for diode exports from Kenya, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, diode exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Sudan (X units), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania stood at +31.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+11.1% per year) and South Sudan (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for diode exported from Kenya were Tanzania ($X), Uganda ($X) and Somalia ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports. South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Singapore and Burundi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +23.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 diode export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -41.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 89%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Diode Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in supplies from abroad of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes, which increased by 181% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, diode imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 343% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main diode supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (X units), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +59.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+196.2% per year) and the UK (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes to Kenya, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +51.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+129.7% per year) and the UK (-14.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average diode import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -27.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+141.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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