Kenya: Laser Market 2025

Laser Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan laser market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 74% 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). In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Laser consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Laser Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, laser exports from Kenya soared to X units, picking up by 207% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 4,825% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laser exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,420% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units) and South Africa (X units) were the main destinations of laser exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in South Africa (with a CAGR of +68.3%).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for laser exports from Kenya, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa amounted to +41.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laser export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 459% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (-15.3%).

Laser Imports

Imports into Kenya

Laser imports into Kenya soared to X units in 2021, rising by 75% on the year before. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 979%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, laser imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 823% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest laser supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, laser imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +40.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+65.5% per year) and France (+54.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest laser suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 44% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +108.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laser import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+100.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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