Kenya: Market for Copper Tubes And Pipes 2024

Market Size for Copper Tubes And Pipes in Kenya

The Kenyan copper tube and pipe market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Copper Tubes And Pipes in Kenya

In value terms, copper tube and pipe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Exports from Kenya

Copper tube and pipe exports from Kenya declined remarkably to X kg in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X kg) was the main destination for copper tube and pipe exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi stood at X%.

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper tubes and pipes exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burundi stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average copper tube and pipe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of copper tubes and pipes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest copper tube and pipe supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper tubes and pipes to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper tube and pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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