Kenya: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan transport container market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Transport Container Production in Kenya

In value terms, transport container production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 67%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Transport Container Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of transport containers were exported from Kenya; which is down by -19.3% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 506% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, transport container exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 363%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) was the main destination for transport container exports from Kenya, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, transport container exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X units), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +47.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-4.6% per year) and South Africa (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for transport containers exports from Kenya, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +45.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-2.0% per year) and France (+32.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average transport container export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 245%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transport Container Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of transport containers were imported into Kenya; with a decrease of -56.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 171%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, transport container imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of transport container to Kenya, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, transport container imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+1.0% per year) and the United States (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest transport container suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Singapore and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average transport container import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while the price for Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+207.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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