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Kenya: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan paper industry finishing agents market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. Paper industry finishing agents consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were exported from Kenya; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) and Tanzania (X kg) were the main destinations of paper industry finishing agents exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper industry finishing agents exported from Kenya worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper industry finishing agents to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), South Africa ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (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 finishing agents used in the paper industry in the world?

China remains the largest paper industry finishing agents consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.9% share.

What are the largest producers of finishing agents used in the paper industry in the world?

China remains the largest paper industry finishing agents producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of finishing agents used in the paper industry to Kenya?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of paper industry finishing agents to Kenya, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda emerged as the key foreign market for paper industry finishing agents exports from Kenya, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with an 18% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for finishing agents used in the paper industry in Kenya?

In 2020, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $380 per ton, falling by -79.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for finishing agents used in the paper industry in Kenya?

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $1,986 per ton in 2020, growing by 1.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper industry finishing agents 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 20595580 - Finishing agents, etc., used in the paper industry

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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023