
Kenya - Hand-Woven Tapestries of the Type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, and Beauvais - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Hand-Woven Tapestry Market Size in Kenya
After two years of decline, the Kenyan hand-woven tapestry market increased by 1.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Hand-woven tapestry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Hand-Woven Tapestry Production in Kenya
In value terms, hand-woven tapestry production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Hand-woven tapestry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Hand-Woven Tapestry Exports
Exports from Kenya
In 2021, overseas shipments of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais increased by 152% to X kg, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,100%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, hand-woven tapestry exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 792%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), Zambia (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of hand-woven tapestry exports from Kenya, with a combined 99% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +288.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for hand-woven tapestry exported from Kenya were Zambia ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +316.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average hand-woven tapestry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 196% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Rwanda (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Hand-Woven Tapestry Imports
Imports into Kenya
After three years of decline, purchases abroad of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais increased by 21% to X kg in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 335%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, hand-woven tapestry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 899%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Thailand (X kg) was the main supplier of hand-woven tapestry to Kenya, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-woven tapestry imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-22.0% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).
In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais to Kenya, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-18.2% per year) and the United States (+10.7% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average hand-woven tapestry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 131% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hand-woven tapestry 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 13921620 - Hand-woven tapestries of the type Gobelins, Flanders, A ubusson, Beauvais, and needle-worked tapestries (including petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up
Country coverage:
- Kenya
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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