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Kenya: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan mercury market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Mercury consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mercury Production in Kenya

In value terms, mercury production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of mercuries exported from Kenya surged to X kg, increasing by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) was the main destination for mercury exports from Kenya, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mercuries exports from Kenya.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mercury export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to X% per year.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of mercuries, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest mercury supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mercury imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercuries to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (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 mercury in the world?

The country with the largest volume of mercury consumption was China, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, mercury consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia, with a 6.3% share.

What are the largest producers of mercury in the world?

The country with the largest volume of mercury production was China, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, mercury production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia, with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mercury to Kenya?

In value terms, Mexico constituted the largest supplier of mercuries to Kenya, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia, with a 26% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mercury from Kenya?

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo remains the key foreign market for mercuries exports from Kenya.

What is the average export price for mercury in Kenya?

The average mercury export price stood at $62,314 per ton in 2022, picking up by 76% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mercury in Kenya?

The average mercury import price stood at $49,060 per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury 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.

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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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