Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) Price in Kenya - 2021

Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average vitrifiable transfer (decalcomania) import price amounted to $25,761 per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $48,541 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($214,361 per ton), while the price for China ($8,886 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average vitrifiable transfer (decalcomania) export price amounted to $56,700 per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($58,750 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka totaled $48,500 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+18.3%).

Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) Imports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 48 tons of vitrifiable transfers (decalcomanias) were imported into Kenya; dropping by -24.3% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 64 tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, vitrifiable transfer (decalcomania) imports shrank to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year.

Import of Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)	165	48.9	270	442	38.9%
China	1,422	900	959	357	-36.9%
Hong Kong SAR	107	79.7	91.0	331	45.7%
United Arab Emirates	4.0	13.6	32.1	52.6	136.0%
India	40.7	14.8	16.0	17.0	-25.2%
Others	30.6	28.3	24.4	39.5	8.9%
Total	1,770	1,086	1,393	1,239	-11.2%

Top Suppliers of Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) to Kenya in 2022:

China (40.2 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (3.2 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (2.1 tons)
United Arab Emirates (1.5 tons)
India (0.3 tons)

Vitrifiable Transfer (Decalcomania) Exports in Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of vitrifiable transfers (decalcomanias) was finally on the rise to reach 10 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, vitrifiable transfer (decalcomania) exports skyrocketed to $567 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction.