Kenya: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Kenya

The Kenyan market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -7.5% 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 continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -99.9% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,496% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 751%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X kg) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Kenya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi stood at +11.4%.

In value terms, Burundi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi stood at +4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 2,961% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Burundi.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to -3.8% per year.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates into Kenya fell significantly to X tons, declining by -37.3% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 90%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 136%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates supplier to Kenya, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +12.5%.

In value terms, the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates suppliers to Kenya were South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X).

South Africa, with a CAGR of +45.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 82% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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