Kenya: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Kenya

The Kenyan non-refractory clay constructional products market fell sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Kenya

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 91%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Kenya

After nine years of decline, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Kenya, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at -32.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+16.5% per year) and Somalia (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Kenya, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Somalia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at -31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (-7.5% per year) and Tanzania (+16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 240% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Kenya, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Kenya, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.4% per year) and China (-34.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -24.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) 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 (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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