Kenya: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Kenya

The Kenyan market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings stood at $X in 2022, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Kenya

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 109%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when their volume decreased by -18.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,119% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,153%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Kenya, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Burundi (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia amounted to +64.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+39.8% per year) and Burundi (+43.3% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from Kenya, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia totaled +51.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+89.5% per year) and Burundi (+57.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 163%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+39.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports into Kenya

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings into Kenya reduced modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 146%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Kenya, together accounting for 89% of total imports. Turkey, Brazil and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +79.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Turkey, Brazil and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.4%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +85.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 107% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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