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Technical Textiles Price in Kenya - 2021

Technical Textiles Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average technical textiles import price amounted to $11,813 per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, technical textiles import price increased by +95.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($21,822 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,875 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average technical textiles export price amounted to $5,234 per ton, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $14,166 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 Tanzania ($42,635 per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($1,198 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 Tanzania (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Imports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 296 tons of textile products and articles for technical uses were imported into Kenya; reducing by -19.9% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year.

In value terms, technical textiles imports declined to $3.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.8M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Technical Textiles in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	900	803	1,511	976	2.7%
India	686	412	476	367	-18.8%
Netherlands	296	356	327	346	5.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)	52.4	88.5	113	233	64.4%
Spain	282	149	93.7	160	-17.2%
South Africa	224	214	118	155	-11.6%
Poland	8.4	17.7	30.4	113	137.8%
Others	1,336	1,142	1,144	1,146	-5.0%
Total	3,783	3,183	3,812	3,497	-2.6%

Top Suppliers of Technical Textiles to Kenya in 2022:

China (90.4 tons)
Poland (60.4 tons)
Netherlands (46.6 tons)
India (39.3 tons)
Spain (20.5 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (12.8 tons)
South Africa (7.1 tons)

Technical Textiles Exports in Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of textile products and articles for technical uses decreased by -4.1% to 16 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 607% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 17 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, technical textiles exports fell dramatically to $82K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 217% against the previous year.

Export of Technical Textiles in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Uganda	6.6	11.2	23.3	19.9	44.5%
Rwanda	1.2	14.8	16.6	15.2	133.1%
Somalia	1.6	10.2	12.3	10.4	86.6%
Netherlands	2.5	12.8	11.1	10.1	59.3%
South Sudan	0.1	1.5	5.8	4.9	265.9%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	0.2	1.7	2.3	2.1	119.0%
Others	8.5	13.7	26.1	18.9	30.5%
Total	20.8	65.8	97.3	81.5	57.7%

Top Export Markets for Technical Textiles from Kenya in 2022:

Somalia (8.7 tons)
Uganda (2.3 tons)
Rwanda (1.7 tons)
Netherlands (0.8 tons)
South Sudan (0.8 tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 13961620 - Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, whether or not impregnated or coated, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
Prodcom 13961650 - Textile wicks, conveyor belts or belting (including reinforced with metal or other material)
Prodcom 13961680 - Textile fabrics and felts, for paper-making machines or similar machines (including for pulp or asbestos-cement)

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Kenya

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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20. Import Prices
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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
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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