Kenya: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Kenya

The Kenyan plastic tableware and kitchenware market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Kenya

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 96%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 105%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Kenya, with a combined 64% share of total exports. South Sudan, Malawi, Burundi and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +61.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Kenya, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda amounted to +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-3.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Uganda (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of plastic tableware and kitchenware imported into Kenya declined to X tons, dropping by -11% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier to Kenya, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-19.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic tableware and kitchenware to Kenya, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-16.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 Arab Emirates (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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