Kenya: Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market 2025

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan self-propelled rock cutter market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -63.9% 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). In general, consumption, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery, when their volume decreased by 0% to X units. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 200%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 385%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X units) was the main destination for self-propelled rock cutter exports from Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zambia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery exports from Kenya.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average self-propelled rock cutter export price stood at $X per unit in 2018, surging by 2,810% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Zambia.

From 2015 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to 0.0% per year.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery decreased by -63.2% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 733% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 382% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main suppliers of self-propelled rock cutter imports to Kenya, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest self-propelled rock cutter suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for 49% of total imports. India, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +36.0%, 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 self-propelled rock cutter import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 75% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 120% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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