Kenya: Market for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames 2024

Market Size for Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames in Kenya

After four years of growth, the Kenyan metal frame upholstered seat market decreased by -90.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of upholstered seats with metal frames exported from Kenya surged to X units, with an increase of 1,713% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X units) was the main destination for metal frame upholstered seat exports from Kenya, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, metal frame upholstered seat exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan totaled +104.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+55.1% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+48.7% per year).

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for upholstered seats with metal frames exports from Kenya, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Sudan totaled +129.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+43.1% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+30.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 85% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 145% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Upholstered Seats With Metal Frames

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of upholstered seats with metal frames decreased by -90.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,142% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal frame upholstered seat imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 972%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of metal frame upholstered seat to Kenya, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, metal frame upholstered seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), tenfold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -25.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+29.4% per year) and Turkey (+37.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of upholstered seats with metal frames to Kenya, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -25.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+24.7% per year) and Turkey (+36.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal frame upholstered seat import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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