Kenya: Power Tool Market 2025

Power Tool Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan power tool market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 15% 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 resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Power Tool Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, power tool exports from Kenya declined remarkably to X units, falling by -28.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 491% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, power tool exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 435%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units), France (X units) and Uganda (X units) were the main destinations of power tool exports from Kenya, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Tanzania, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, Malawi, India, Zimbabwe and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for power tools exports from Kenya, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+10.6% per year) and Rwanda (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average power tool export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+189.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Power Tool Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of power tools imported into Kenya skyrocketed to X units, rising by 26% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, power tool imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of power tool to Kenya, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, power tool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.9% per year) and India (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of power tools to Kenya, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+0.6% per year) and India (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average power tool import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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