Kenya: Market for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in Kenya

The Kenyan market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. Twine, cordage or textile net consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in Kenya

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, twine, cordage or textile net exports from Kenya fell to X tons, waning by -12% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 68%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 56%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (-1.4%).

Imports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials were imported into Kenya; reducing by -6.3% on the year before. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of twine, cordage or textile net imports to Kenya, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials to Kenya, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-7.4% per year) and India (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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