Kenya: Market for Inorganic Oxygen Compounds Of Non-Metals 2025

Market Size for Inorganic Oxygen Compounds Of Non-Metals in Kenya

The Kenyan market for inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Inorganic Oxygen Compounds Of Non-Metals

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals exported from Kenya reduced to X tons, dropping by -11.1% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 201%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 405%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) were the main destinations of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals exports from Kenya, with a combined 87% 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burundi ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +42.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 138%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Inorganic Oxygen Compounds Of Non-Metals

Imports into Kenya

Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 82% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+2.8% per year) and Belgium (+26.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals to Kenya, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+3.2% per year) and Belgium (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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