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Kenya: Electronic Metal Tester Market 2025

Electronic Metal Tester Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan electronic metal tester market increased by 173% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Electronic Metal Tester Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals were exported from Kenya; picking up by 39% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,600%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electronic metal tester exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 571% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) was the main destination for electronic metal tester exports from Kenya, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan (X units), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa totaled +29.6%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for electronic machines and appliances for testing metals exports from Kenya, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa stood at +4.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average electronic metal tester export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 292% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (-7.0%).

Electronic Metal Tester Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals increased by 191% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, electronic metal tester imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) was the main electronic metal tester supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X units), with a 2.5% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +42.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-14.3% per year) and China (-28.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals to Kenya, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.3% per year) and China (-28.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average electronic metal tester import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -55.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in the world?

South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of electronic metal tester consumption, comprising approx. 81% of total volume. Moreover, electronic metal tester consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy, more than tenfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.2% share.

What are the largest producers of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Germany and Italy, with a combined 75% share of global production. These countries were followed by Taiwan Chinese), the UK, the Czech Republic and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 14%.

What are the leading suppliers of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals to Kenya?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of electronic metal tester to Kenya, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 19% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals from Kenya?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for electronic metal tester exports from Kenya.

What is the average export price for electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in Kenya?

In 2021, the average electronic metal tester export price amounted to $684 per unit, shrinking by -4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in Kenya?

In 2021, the average electronic metal tester import price amounted to $729 per unit, shrinking by -29.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the electronic metal tester 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 26516210 - Electronic machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of metals (excluding metallographic machines or appliances, instruments for detecting defects)

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