Kenya: Market for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware in Kenya

The Kenyan porcelain tableware and kitchenware market fell to $X in 2022, waning by -10.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware decreased by -7.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 157% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of porcelain tableware and kitchenware exports from Kenya, together comprising 20% of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Italy, South Sudan, Nigeria, Kuwait, Sudan, the United States, Switzerland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +54.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Rwanda ($X) and South Sudan ($X) constituted the largest markets for porcelain tableware and kitchenware exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for 29% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +39.3%, 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

In 2022, the average porcelain tableware and kitchenware export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 53%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Italy (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Porcelain Or China Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware imported into Kenya shrank to X tons, falling by -9.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 241%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain tableware and kitchenware imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main porcelain tableware and kitchenware supplier to Kenya, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware to Kenya, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -3.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average porcelain tableware and kitchenware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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