Kenya: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan wood fuel (non-coniferous) market increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Kenya

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of wood fuel (non-coniferous), when their volume decreased by -X% to X cubic meters. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports shrank markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X cubic meters) and Sudan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Kenya, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Rwanda.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sudan totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Kenya

Wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2020, picking up by X% compared with 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports expanded notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Tanzania (X cubic meters) and South Africa (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) appeared to be the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa saw 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 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Tanzania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform