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Kenya - Inks (Excluding Printing Ink) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kenya: Ink Market 2024

Ink Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan ink market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Ink consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Ink Exports

Exports from Kenya

Ink exports from Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ink exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for ink exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ink exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uganda (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda amounted to 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).

In value terms, the largest markets for ink exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average ink export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X 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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Ink Imports

Imports into Kenya

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, ink imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest ink supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ink imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of inks (excluding printing ink) to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average ink import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for inks (excluding printing ink) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 38% of global consumption. Indonesia, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of inks (excluding printing ink) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 48% of global production. Japan, Greece, Germany, Italy, Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines, the UK, Taiwan Chinese) and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of inks (excluding printing ink) to Kenya?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of inks excluding printing ink) to Kenya, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 17% share.

What are the leading importers of inks (excluding printing ink) from Kenya?

In value terms, the largest markets for ink exported from Kenya were Rwanda, South Sudan and Nigeria, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

What is the average export price for inks (excluding printing ink) in Kenya?

In 2022, the average ink export price amounted to $7,547 per ton, dropping by -34.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for inks (excluding printing ink) in Kenya?

The average ink import price stood at $6,309 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -31.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ink 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 20593000 - Inks (excluding printing ink)

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