Kenya: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -2.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +109.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Kenya

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from Kenya

Exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from Kenya shrank remarkably to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -16.1% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 242%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and South Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from Kenya, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Nigeria and Burundi, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +86.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Uganda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising 73% of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +167.2%, saw 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 export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Nigeria (+43.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 112%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to Kenya, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+37.0% per year) and Turkey (+33.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to Kenya, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+26.0% per year) and Turkey (+24.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by +5.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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