Kenya: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan hand-held blow pipe market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -5.1% against 2018 indices. Hand-held blow pipe consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Kenya

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding decreased by -70.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 336%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X units) was the main destination for hand-held blow pipe exports from Kenya, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania stood at +11.7%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding exports from Kenya, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania amounted to +15.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hand-held blow pipe export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uganda amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+4.9%).

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding were imported into Kenya; dropping by -69% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 165%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 438% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ireland (X units) constituted the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier to Kenya, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ireland stood at +46.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.5% per year) and the United States (+70.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest hand-held blow pipe suppliers to Kenya were Ireland ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +61.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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