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Envelope Price in Kenya - 2021

Envelope Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average envelope import price stood at $3,301 per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, envelope import price increased by +61.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($5,986 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,108 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Envelope Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average envelope export price amounted to $9,112 per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 132%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($34,028 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($930 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 Djibouti (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Envelope Imports in Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of envelopes decreased by -2% to 497 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -9.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 550 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope imports expanded notably to $1.6M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Envelope in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Sri Lanka	48.1	297	286	514	120.3%
Egypt	315	941	704	489	15.8%
Uganda	62.0	83.8	207	188	44.7%
China	13.8	46.7	22.5	176	133.6%
Tanzania	22.8	107	79.3	77.3	50.2%
United Arab Emirates	18.4	141	15.0	50.4	39.9%
India	1.3	4.8	11.4	27.1	175.2%
Others	94.7	191	147	120	8.2%
Total	576	1,812	1,472	1,642	41.8%

Top Suppliers of Envelope to Kenya in 2022:

Egypt (149.7 tons)
Sri Lanka (123.3 tons)
Uganda (83.2 tons)
Tanzania (36.8 tons)
China (29.4 tons)
United Arab Emirates (18.7 tons)
India (16.8 tons)

Envelope Exports in Kenya

In 2022, exports of envelopes from Kenya contracted sharply to 2.2 tons, falling by -18.3% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -0.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, envelope exports declined to $20K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%.

Export of Envelope in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Somalia	19.5	10.0	9.4	7.0	-28.9%
Malawi	0.6	2.5	4.5	5.6	110.5%
Djibouti	1.6	1.3	1.9	2.7	19.1%
Rwanda	9.7	2.8	0.5	2.3	-38.1%
South Sudan	0.4	0.2	0.6	0.8	26.0%
Uganda	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	26.0%
Mali	1.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Tanzania	0.6	0.2	0.1	N/A	-59.2%
Qatar	0.1	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Pakistan	N/A	N/A	2.5	N/A	0%
Others	2.7	0.9	2.4	1.5	-17.8%
Total	36.9	18.2	22.4	20.3	-18.1%

Top Export Markets for Envelope from Kenya in 2022:

Somalia (746.0 kg)
South Sudan (423.0 kg)
Rwanda (411.0 kg)
Uganda (218.0 kg)
Malawi (164.0 kg)
Djibouti (111.0 kg)
Tanzania (49.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the envelope market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17231230 - Envelopes of paper or paperboard

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Kenya

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023