Kenya: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Kenya

The Kenyan market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Kenya

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported from Kenya declined markedly to X tons, waning by -45.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 218%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 141% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Rwanda (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from Kenya, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +30.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X), Burundi ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of +53.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 64% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 142%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+38.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports into Kenya

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa into Kenya surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 30% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to Kenya, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Malaysia, Greece, South Korea and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 9.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +124.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +115.2%, 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

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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