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Kenya: Ferro-Alloys Market 2025

Ferro-Alloys Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan ferro-alloys market reduced notably to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Ferro-Alloys Production in Kenya

In value terms, ferro-alloys production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ferro-Alloys Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of ferro-alloys were exported from Kenya; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-alloys exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-alloys exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ferro-alloys exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ferro-Alloys Imports

Imports into Kenya

Ferro-alloys imports into Kenya contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-alloys imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Zambia (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-alloys imports to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ferro-alloys suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), Zambia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the price for Zambia ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), 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 ferro-alloys in the world?

China remains the largest ferro-alloys consuming country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-alloys consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, more than tenfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of ferro-alloys in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ferro-alloys production was China, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-alloys production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa, sevenfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ferro-alloys to Kenya?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of ferro-alloys to Kenya, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Zambia, with a 9.9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ferro-alloys from Kenya?

In value terms, Ethiopia and Uganda were the largest markets for ferro-alloys exported from Kenya worldwide.

What is the average export price for ferro-alloys in Kenya?

The average ferro-alloys export price stood at $1,136 per ton in 2020, waning by -21.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ferro-alloys in Kenya?

In 2020, the average ferro-alloys import price amounted to $999 per ton, falling by -5.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ferro-alloys 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.

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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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