Kenya: Market for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel 2024

Market Size for Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Kenya

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Kenyan market for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel, when its value decreased by -1.2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent increase. Iron or steel sanitary ware consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel in Kenya

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Iron or steel sanitary ware production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel decreased by -82.2% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 295% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 403%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), South Sudan (X kg) and Uganda (X kg) were the main destinations of iron or steel sanitary ware exports from Kenya, together accounting for 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Somalia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for iron or steel sanitary ware exported from Kenya were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Somalia ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. South Sudan, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +0.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Somalia (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sanitary Ware And Parts Of Iron Or Steel

Imports into Kenya

Iron or steel sanitary ware imports into Kenya soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 17% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel sanitary ware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest iron or steel sanitary ware supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.3% per year) and India (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel to Kenya, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.0% per year) and India (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for sanitary ware and parts of iron or steel stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 56%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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