Kenya: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Kenya

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Kenyan market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Kenya

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations shrank modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Malawi and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were imported into Kenya; with an increase of X% compared with 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded sharply to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), China (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform