Kenya: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Kenya

For the fourth consecutive year, the Kenyan organic surface active agent market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 55% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by -22.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Kenya, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Zambia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Burundi (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Kenya were Ethiopia ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Burundi, Rwanda, Malawi, Madagascar and Zambia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of +33.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 9.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Madagascar (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Kenya

For the fourth consecutive year, Kenya recorded growth in overseas purchases of organic surface active agents, which increased by 30% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 80%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Kenya, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Malaysia, Tanzania, Turkey and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +75.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +55.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform