Kenya: Market for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals 2025

Market Size for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan market for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals increased by 13% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a temperate increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals from Kenya declined remarkably to X units, shrinking by -50% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,900% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 3,360% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Uganda (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of exports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals exports from Kenya, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at +51.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-9.6% per year) and Tanzania (-14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 431%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Imports into Kenya

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals increased by 8.4% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 249% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), the UK (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals to Kenya, with a combined 61% share of total imports. China, Japan, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fully or partly automatic arc welding machine suppliers to Kenya were the UK ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. Japan, Germany, India, the United Arab Emirates and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +45.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 import price for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals stood at $X per unit in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :