Kenya: Market for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins 2024

Market Size for Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Kenya

The Kenyan plastic bath or sink market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins in Kenya

In value terms, plastic bath or sink production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins exported from Kenya reduced slightly to X units, which is down by -1.7% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 400%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 562%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Rwanda (X units) and South Sudan (X units) were the main destinations of plastic bath or sink exports from Kenya, together comprising 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic bath or sink exported from Kenya were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Rwanda ($X) and South Sudan ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average plastic bath or sink export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 South Sudan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Uganda (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks And Wash-Basins

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins decreased by -8.2% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bath or sink imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 186%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest plastic bath or sink supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bath or sink imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-22.3% per year) and India (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins to Kenya, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-25.7% per year) and India (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bath or sink import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -11.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic bath or sink import price increased by +24.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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