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Kenya: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kenyan dolomite market, when its value increased by 30% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Kenya

In value terms, dolomite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Dolomite production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of dolomite increased by 8,581% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Kenya, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X tons), sixfold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+11.4% per year) and Uganda (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dolomite exports from Kenya, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+14.2% per year) and Rwanda (+29.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 79% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dolomite increased by 77% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 318%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to Kenya, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+10.2% per year) and India (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), Turkey ($X) and Tanzania ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dolomite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 37% of global consumption. Russia, Spain, Pakistan, Indonesia, Hungary, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Nigeria and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of dolomite in the world?

The country with the largest volume of dolomite production was China, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, dolomite production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dolomite to Kenya?

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Kenya were India, Turkey and Tanzania $786).

What are the leading importers of dolomite from Kenya?

In value terms, Mozambique emerged as the key foreign market for dolomite exports from Kenya, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 1% share.

What is the average export price for dolomite in Kenya?

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $170 per ton, jumping by 79% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dolomite in Kenya?

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $90 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite 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 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

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
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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