Kenya: Market for Iron Or Steel Liquid Fuel Domestic Appliances 2025

Market Size for Iron Or Steel Liquid Fuel Domestic Appliances in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan metal liquid fuel appliances market increased by 179% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Iron Or Steel Liquid Fuel Domestic Appliances

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of iron or steel liquid fuel domestic appliances were exported from Kenya; growing by 50% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 300%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal liquid fuel appliances exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 568%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X units), Uganda (X units) and South Sudan (X units) were the main destinations of metal liquid fuel appliances exports from Kenya, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Somalia (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal liquid fuel appliances exported from Kenya were Somalia ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Somalia, with a CAGR of +40.2%, 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 metal liquid fuel appliances export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 301%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (+28.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron Or Steel Liquid Fuel Domestic Appliances

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of iron or steel liquid fuel domestic appliances increased by 151% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal liquid fuel appliances imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) constituted the largest metal liquid fuel appliances supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, metal liquid fuel appliances imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), more than tenfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +55.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+39.5% per year) and Japan (+34.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel liquid fuel domestic appliances to Kenya, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +49.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+17.7% per year) and Japan (+86.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal liquid fuel appliances import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+38.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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