Kenya: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in Kenya

For the fifth year in a row, the Kenyan acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exported from Kenya soared to X kg, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 186%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 207% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg), Tanzania (X kg) and Rwanda (X kg) were the main destinations of acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from Kenya, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Kenya, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled +33.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+38.2% per year) and Rwanda (+24.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Tanzania (+46.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the fifth year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in supplies from abroad of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, which increased by 5.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 108%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives to Kenya, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +39.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+16.3% per year) and Germany (+50.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X) were the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 66% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +64.3%, saw 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

The average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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