Kenya: Market for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles 2025

Market Size for Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in Kenya

The Kenyan glass fibre and article market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles in Kenya

In value terms, glass fibre and article production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Exports from Kenya

For the third consecutive year, Kenya recorded decline in shipments abroad of glass fibres and glass fibre articles, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass fibre and article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of glass fibre and article exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports. South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for glass fibre and article exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average glass fibre and article export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, glass fibre and article export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports of Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of glass fibres and glass fibre articles imported into Kenya expanded remarkably to X tons, surging by X% against 2021. In general, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, glass fibre and article imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of glass fibre and article to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, glass fibre and article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass fibres and glass fibre articles to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average glass fibre and article import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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