Kenya: Handmade Paper Market 2024

Handmade Paper Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan handmade paper market soared to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Handmade Paper Production in Kenya

In value terms, handmade paper production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Handmade Paper Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, overseas shipments of handmade paper and paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Burundi stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average handmade paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, the amount of handmade paper and paperboard imported into Kenya soared to X tons, rising by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, handmade paper imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest handmade paper suppliers to Kenya were Egypt ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average handmade paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform