Kenya: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Kenya

The Kenyan market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Kenya

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns increased by 27% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X units), Rwanda (X units) and Nigeria (X units) were the main destinations of exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Kenya, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Congo ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +62.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+39.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns were imported into Kenya; declining by -8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Kenya, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X units), fourfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-10.9% per year) and India (+41.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Kenya, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-1.1% per year) and India (+52.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns increased by +8.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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