Kenya: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Kenya

After eight years of decline, the Kenyan market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by 32% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Kenya

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -34.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 235%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Kenya, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+20.5% per year) and Tanzania (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Kenya, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+10.5% per year) and Tanzania (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by 116% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 376% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 322%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Kenya, together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Oman, Egypt, the United States and Uganda, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Oman, Egypt, the United States and Uganda, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +33.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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