Kenya: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Kenya

The Kenyan market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings soared to $X in 2022, rising by 37% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Kenya reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by -22.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 181% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Kenya, together accounting for 75% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Somalia ($X) were the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +100.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by +49.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+29.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings imported into Kenya surged to X tons, increasing by 20% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Kenya, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Romania, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +123.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Kenya, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+4.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by +39.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+332.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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