Kenya: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Kenya

The Kenyan market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers expanded to $X in 2022, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 -4.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Kenya

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Kenya expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 303% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 334%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Kenya, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Rwanda (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi amounted to +42.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+16.3% per year) and Rwanda (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports from Kenya, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Sudan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Burundi amounted to +48.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+11.6% per year) and Rwanda (-16.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Burundi (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers decreased by -8.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 876% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 378%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Kenya, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+23.7% per year) and Italy (+21.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Kenya, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.6% per year) and Thailand (+52.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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