Kenya: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan uncoated filter paper market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -17.4% 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 showed a deep contraction. Uncoated filter paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of uncoated filter paper and paperboard exported from Kenya was estimated at X kg, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,831% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 3,444% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X kg) was the main destination for uncoated filter paper exports from Kenya, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia stood at +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-14.4% per year) and Uganda (-35.5% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports from Kenya, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Somalia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-15.8% per year) and Uganda (-38.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 188%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 Rwanda (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of uncoated filter paper and paperboard into Kenya shrank significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -15.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main uncoated filter paper supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.9% per year) and China (-18.7% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated filter paper and paperboard to Kenya, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-13.3% per year) and China (-25.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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