Kenya: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2025

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan sulphides of non-metals market decreased by -49.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a dramatic setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Production in Kenya

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports from Kenya

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by 0% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 358% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 365% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) and Rwanda (X kg) were the main destinations of sulphides of non-metals exports from Kenya. Moreover, sulphides of non-metals exports in Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Rwanda, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of -18.1%).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide exports from Kenya, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at -32.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphides of non-metals export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (-4.4%).

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide into Kenya shrank markedly to X kg, reducing by -83.3% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 2,158% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 3,159%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from No country was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from No country was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphides of non-metals import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, which is down by -53.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 156%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +16.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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