Kenya: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2025

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Kenya

The Kenyan scouring pastes and powders market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +90.2% against 2017 indices. Scouring pastes and powders consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Kenya

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Scouring pastes and powders production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, exports of scouring pastes and powders from Kenya dropped notably to X tons, waning by -24.5% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of scouring pastes and powders exports from Kenya, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for scouring pastes and powders exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +54.9%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average scouring pastes and powders export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of scouring pastes and powders into Kenya shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -52.3% on the year before. Overall, imports faced a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 372% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 476%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest scouring pastes and powders supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), sixfold. Hungary (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.5% per year) and Hungary (-18.4% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Kenya, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.4% per year) and the UK (-35.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scouring pastes and powders import price increased by +120.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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