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

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

In 2022, the Kenyan wooden frame non-upholstered seat market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Exports from Kenya

Wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from Kenya amounted to X units in 2022, surging by 6.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 819% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 685%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), the UK (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of wooden frame non-upholstered seat exports from Kenya, with a combined 62% share of total exports. New Zealand, Japan, India, Italy, China, the United States and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +84.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wooden frame non-upholstered seat exported from Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the UK ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +66.3%, 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 wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wooden frame non-upholstered seat export price increased by +63.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped 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 the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 the United States (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Upholstered Seats With Wooden Frames

Imports into Kenya

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames increased by 3.1% to X units in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -11.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wooden frame non-upholstered seat to Kenya, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden frame non-upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), fourfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+18.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+132.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-upholstered seats with wooden frames to Kenya, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+45.3% per year) and Turkey (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden frame non-upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 UK ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($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 UK (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :