Kenya: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan wood dryer market decreased by -13.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. Wood dryer consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Production in Kenya

In value terms, wood dryer production contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Wood dryer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the fifth year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in overseas shipments of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, which decreased by 0% to X units in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to -47.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood dryer export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uganda.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to -16.4% per year.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, when their volume increased by 95% to X units. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 587% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of wood dryer imports to Kenya, together comprising 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard to Kenya, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +127.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+80.0% per year) and China (+44.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood dryer import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a prominent increase. As a result, import price attained 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($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 (+5,675.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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