Kenya: Prepared Baking Powder Market 2024

Prepared Baking Powder Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan prepared baking powder market decreased by -4.9% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Prepared baking powder consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prepared Baking Powder Production in Kenya

In value terms, prepared baking powder production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Baking Powder Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of prepared baking powders were exported from Kenya; increasing by 6.9% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared baking powder exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for prepared baking powder exports from Kenya, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared baking powder exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ethiopia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (-3.5% per year) and Ethiopia (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared baking powders exports from Kenya, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (-4.0% per year) and Ethiopia (+10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prepared baking powder export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Tanzania ($X per ton) and Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($X per ton) and Rwanda ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Baking Powder Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of prepared baking powders decreased by -12.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 3,946%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared baking powder imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 876%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of prepared baking powder to Kenya, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared baking powder imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda amounted to +41.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+16.4% per year) and South Africa (+32.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared baking powders to Kenya, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an 18% 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 France amounted to +22.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (+26.8% per year) and South Africa (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average prepared baking powder import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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