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Kenya: Glutamic Acid Market 2024

Glutamic Acid Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan glutamic acid market decreased by -10.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Glutamic Acid Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of glutamic acid and its salts increased by 138% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 296% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glutamic acid exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 238% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for glutamic acid exports from Kenya, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda (X kg), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda totaled -9.6%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for glutamic acid and its salts exports from Kenya, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda totaled -18.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glutamic acid export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Glutamic Acid Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of glutamic acid and its salts, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, glutamic acid imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main glutamic acid supplier to Kenya, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +4.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glutamic acid and its salts to Kenya, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glutamic acid import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 7.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+0.3%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Japan, Myanmar and Nigeria, together comprising 28% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Taiwan Chinese), China, Brazil, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 44%.

What are the largest producers of glutamic acid and its salts in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of glutamic acid production, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, glutamic acid production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of glutamic acid and its salts to Kenya?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of glutamic acid to Kenya, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 3.5% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of glutamic acid and its salts from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda $339) remains the key foreign market for glutamic acid exports from Kenya.

What is the average export price for glutamic acid and its salts in Kenya?

The average glutamic acid export price stood at $1,130 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -42.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for glutamic acid and its salts in Kenya?

In 2021, the average glutamic acid import price amounted to $1,340 per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glutamic acid market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 21102020 - Glutamic acid and its salts

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Kenya

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023