Kenya: Household Sewing Machine Market 2024

Household Sewing Machine Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan household sewing machine market decreased by -2.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption enjoyed a perceptible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Household Sewing Machine Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of household sewing machines exported from Kenya reduced remarkably to X units, waning by -54.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 735% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, household sewing machine exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 756%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of household sewing machine exports from Kenya, together accounting for 77% of total exports. Moreover, household sewing machine exports in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Democratic Republic of the Congo, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +37.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for household sewing machines exports from Kenya, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tanzania stood at +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+11.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+58.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average household sewing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 69%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Household Sewing Machine Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of household sewing machines were imported into Kenya; growing by 3.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, household sewing machine imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of household sewing machine to Kenya, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, household sewing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household sewing machines to Kenya, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +5.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average household sewing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, household sewing machine import price decreased by -8.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for China totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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