Kenya: Sleeping Bag Market 2025

Sleeping Bag Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan sleeping bag market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Sleeping bag consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sleeping Bag Production in Kenya

In value terms, sleeping bag production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +71.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. Sleeping bag production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Sleeping Bag Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of sleeping bags exported from Kenya shrank sharply to X units, reducing by -37.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 214%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sleeping bag exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 263%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main destinations of sleeping bag exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +68.3%).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sleeping bags exports from Kenya, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at +80.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sleeping bag export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 151%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+24.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sleeping Bag Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of sleeping bags were imported into Kenya; which is down by -32.3% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 408% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sleeping bag imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 724% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest sleeping bag supplier to Kenya, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, sleeping bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mauritius (X units), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (0.0% per year) and South Africa (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sleeping bags to Kenya, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (0.0% per year) and South Africa (-5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sleeping bag import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while the price for South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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