Kenya: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from Kenya; increasing by 10% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 217%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 151% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Kenya, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Rwanda (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+24.6% per year) and Rwanda (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Kenya, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+22.0% per year) and Rwanda (-17.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Kenya surged to X tons, growing by 27% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 179% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% 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 -6.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 141% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Kenya, together accounting for 41% of total imports. The United States, Thailand, South Africa, Japan, Malaysia, Egypt, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 54%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), India ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. The United States, South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Egypt, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +35.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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