Kenya: Market for Propan-1-Ol (Propyl Alcohol) And Propan-2-Ol (Isopropyl Alcohol) 2025

Market Size for Propan-1-Ol (Propyl Alcohol) And Propan-2-Ol (Isopropyl Alcohol) in Kenya

The Kenyan propyl and isopropyl alcohol market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 21% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Propan-1-Ol (Propyl Alcohol) And Propan-2-Ol (Isopropyl Alcohol)

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) from Kenya soared to X tons, increasing by 59% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 217%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propyl and isopropyl alcohol exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 157%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of propyl and isopropyl alcohol exports from Kenya, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Rwanda and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Sudan (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Uganda ($X) and Rwanda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for propyl and isopropyl alcohol exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports. South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.6%.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of +53.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average propyl and isopropyl alcohol export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, propyl and isopropyl alcohol export price decreased by -15.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 122%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 South Sudan (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Propan-1-Ol (Propyl Alcohol) And Propan-2-Ol (Isopropyl Alcohol)

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) into Kenya surged to X tons, growing by 23% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propyl and isopropyl alcohol imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), India (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of propyl and isopropyl alcohol imports to Kenya, with a combined 64% share of total imports. South Korea, China, Singapore, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest propyl and isopropyl alcohol suppliers to Kenya were South Africa ($X), India ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports. South Korea, China, Singapore, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +27.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average propyl and isopropyl alcohol import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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