Kenya: Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market 2025

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market Size in Kenya

After three years of decline, the Kenyan organo-inorganic compounds market increased by 105% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Organo-inorganic compounds consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) decreased by -30.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,058%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,438% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for organo-inorganic compounds exports from Kenya, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, organo-inorganic compounds exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X kg), threefold. Nigeria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda totaled +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (0.0% per year) and Nigeria (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) exports from Kenya, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda stood at +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (0.0% per year) and Nigeria (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organo-inorganic compounds export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, organo-inorganic compounds export price decreased by -51.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Rwanda (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 179%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of organo-inorganic compounds imports to Kenya, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, South Africa, South Korea, Belgium, the UK, Canada and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +30.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest organo-inorganic compounds suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 64% share of total imports. South Africa, South Korea, the UK, Belgium, Egypt, Canada and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average organo-inorganic compounds import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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