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Kenya: Capacitor Market 2025

Capacitor Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan capacitor market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Capacitor Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of electrical capacitors exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 149% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, capacitor exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X kg), Portugal (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of capacitor exports from Kenya, together accounting for 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uganda, Tanzania, Thailand, Somalia, the United States and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of +148.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for electrical capacitors exports from Kenya, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+20.6% per year) and Germany (+18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average capacitor export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 55% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Poland (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Capacitor Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of electrical capacitors was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, capacitor imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 283% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of capacitor imports to Kenya, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Japan, Germany, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the UK, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest capacitor suppliers to Kenya were Germany ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 51% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +25.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average capacitor import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+25.3%), 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 electrical capacitors in the world?

China remains the largest capacitor consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, capacitor consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of electrical capacitors in the world?

The country with the largest volume of capacitor production was China, accounting for 44% of total volume. Moreover, capacitor production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan, twofold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of electrical capacitors to Kenya?

In value terms, India, China and the United Arab Emirates were the largest capacitor suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of electrical capacitors from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda, Rwanda and Djibouti $149) appeared to be the largest markets for capacitor exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for 61% of total exports.

What is the average export price for electrical capacitors in Kenya?

The average capacitor export price stood at $6,357 per ton in 2020, dropping by -72.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for electrical capacitors in Kenya?

In 2020, the average capacitor import price amounted to $11,918 per ton, reducing by -38.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the capacitor 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 27905100 - Fixed power capacitors with a power handling capacity of > 0,5 kvar
Prodcom 27905220 - Fixed electrical capacitors, tantalum or aluminium electrolytic (excluding power capacitors)
Prodcom 27905240 - Other fixed electrical capacitors n.e.c.
Prodcom 27905300 - Variable capacitors (including pre-sets)

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024