Kenya: Market for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan metal frame non-upholstered seat market increased by 8.2% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of non-upholstered seats with metal frames exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 174% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 258% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Finland (X units) was the main destination for metal frame non-upholstered seat exports from Kenya, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame non-upholstered seat exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X units), twofold. Ghana (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland amounted to +41.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+17.7% per year) and Ghana (+35.9% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Finland ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal frame non-upholstered seat exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +35.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-upholstered seats with metal frames increased by 0.3% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame non-upholstered seat imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest metal frame non-upholstered seat supplier to Kenya, with a 88% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius (X units), with a 2.2% share of total imports. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (+67.9% per year) and Vietnam (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with metal frames to Kenya, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+18.6% per year) and Mauritius (+19.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame non-upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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