Kenya: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan cellulose fibrecement sheet market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Kenya

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported from Kenya contracted to X tons, dropping by -5.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,266% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,301% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Kenya, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+42.1% per year) and Tanzania (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Kenya, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+10.0% per year) and Uganda (+11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet export price decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Kenya

Cellulose fibrecement sheet imports into Kenya declined to X tons in 2022, reducing by -14.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Kenya, together comprising 54% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +34.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Kenya, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +45.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+28.5% per year) and China (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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