Kenya: Microphone Market 2025

Microphone Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan microphone market reduced notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -20.3% 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, however, showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microphone Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of microphones and their stands from Kenya fell notably to X units, with a decrease of -31.5% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,271% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microphone exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 469% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units), Israel (X units) and Somalia (X units) were the main destinations of microphone exports from Kenya, together accounting for 55% of total exports. Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for microphone exported from Kenya were Israel ($X), Somalia ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports. Zambia, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +15.6%, 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 microphone export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 522%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Zambia (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microphone Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of microphones and their stands were imported into Kenya; which is down by -21.1% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 188% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microphone imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 167%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of microphone to Kenya, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X units), with a 0.5% share of total imports. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-11.9% per year) and the UK (-25.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microphones and their stands to Kenya, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-17.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-33.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average microphone import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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