
Kenya - Polyethylene or Polypropylene Binder or Baler (Agricultural) Twines - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Polyethylene Binder Market Size in Kenya
The Kenyan polyethylene binder market declined slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a moderate increase. Polyethylene binder consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Polyethylene Binder Production in Kenya
In value terms, polyethylene binder production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 139%. Polyethylene binder production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Polyethylene Binder Exports
Exports from Kenya
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines, when their volume decreased by -40.8% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 760%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
In value terms, polyethylene binder exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,163%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Tanzania (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of polyethylene binder exports from Kenya, with a combined 99% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Rwanda ($X) were the largest markets for polyethylene binder exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of +47.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 polyethylene binder export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Uganda (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Polyethylene Binder Imports
Imports into Kenya
Polyethylene binder imports into Kenya dropped notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -37.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 292%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, polyethylene binder imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 340%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest polyethylene binder supplier to Kenya, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, polyethylene binder imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.3% per year) and India (+57.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) twines to Kenya, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 17% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-2.6% per year) and South Africa (+85.2% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average polyethylene binder import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 Africa (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyethylene binder market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13941155 - Polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler (agricultural) t wines
Country coverage:
- Kenya
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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