Kenya - Flat Glass - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Flat Glass Price in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

  1. Flat Glass Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  2. Flat Glass Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  3. Flat Glass Imports in Kenya
  4. Flat Glass Exports in Kenya

Flat Glass Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average flat glass import price stood at $7.8 per square meter in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($0.7 per square meter), while the price for Indonesia ($0.3 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat Glass Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average flat glass export price stood at $14 per square meter in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 118% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.2 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($0.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat Glass Imports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 8.9M square meters of flat glass were imported into Kenya; with an increase of 5.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 181% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flat glass imports expanded markedly to $70M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 251% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Flat Glass in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China6.88.38.19.411.4%
Indonesia3.32.51.93.1-2.1%
United Arab Emirates2.12.62.42.911.4%
Saudi Arabia2.61.90.92.1-6.9%
Thailand0.20.40.91.386.6%
Pakistan0.20.60.91.176.5%
Egypt1.40.90.61.1-7.7%
Others4.60.747.548.8119.7%
Total21.418.063.369.748.2%

Top Suppliers of Flat Glass to Kenya in 2022:

  1. China (18.3M square meters)
  2. Indonesia (8.9M square meters)
  3. United Arab Emirates (6.5M square meters)
  4. Saudi Arabia (5.4M square meters)
  5. Thailand (3.2M square meters)
  6. Egypt (2.6M square meters)
  7. Pakistan (2.3M square meters)

Flat Glass Exports in Kenya

Flat glass exports from Kenya fell to 100K square meters in 2022, reducing by -10.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The smallest decline of -2.7% was in 2021. The exports peaked at 144K square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flat glass exports amounted to $1.4M in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $1.4M in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Export of Flat Glass in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda13122628924122.5%
Burundi11327.626216713.9%
Democratic Republic of the Congo20.444.155.148.733.6%
Rwanda48.929.98.331.2-13.9%
Tanzania31.225.331.226.1-5.8%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A29.9N/A0%
Others1,0691,043709881-6.2%
Total1,4131,3971,3851,395-0.4%

Top Export Markets for Flat Glass from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Uganda (398.1K square meters)
  2. Burundi (328.2K square meters)
  3. Rwanda (66.2K square meters)
  4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (39.4K square meters)
  5. Tanzania (27.0K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flat glass 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 23111110 - Non-wired sheets, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
  • Prodcom 23111130 - Wired sheets or profiles, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
  • Prodcom 23111150 - Sheets, of drawn glass or blown glass, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
  • Prodcom 23111212 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving a non-reflecting layer
  • Prodcom 23111214 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflective layer, of a thickness . 3,5 mm
  • Prodcom 23111217 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflecting layer, not otherwise worked, o f a thickness > 3,5 mm
  • Prodcom 23111230 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, c oloured throughout the mass, opacified, flashed or merely surface ground
  • Prodcom 23111290 - Other sheets of float/ground/polished glass, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • 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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    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
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    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
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