Kenya: Metal Sawing Machine Market 2025

Metal Sawing Machine Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan metal sawing machine market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 40% 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, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Sawing Machine Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of sawing or cutting-off machines for working metal were exported from Kenya; which is down by -72% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,000%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal sawing machine exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 727% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units), South Sudan (X units) and Uganda (X units) were the main destinations of metal sawing machine exports from Kenya, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal sawing machine exported from Kenya were South Sudan ($X), Somalia ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together accounting for 76% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Somalia, with a CAGR of +26.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal sawing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 123% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Sawing Machine Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of sawing or cutting-off machines for working metal imported into Kenya soared to X units, picking up by 26% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 133%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal sawing machine imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest metal sawing machine supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, metal sawing machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X units), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+12.6% per year) and Thailand (+19.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal sawing machine suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), India ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +97.0%, recorded 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 metal sawing machine import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 138% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+94.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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