Kenya: Market for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery 2024

Market Size for Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Kenya

The Kenyan market for pens, stylos and similar stationery contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery in Kenya

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of pens, stylos and similar stationery exported from Kenya shrank slightly to X units, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X units) was the main destination for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pens, stylos and similar stationery exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for pens, stylos and similar stationery exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Burundi (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pens, stylos and similar stationery export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Burundi ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Pens, Stylos And Similar Stationery

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of pens, stylos and similar stationery were imported into Kenya; which is down by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pens, stylos and similar stationery imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X units), France (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of pens, stylos and similar stationery imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Switzerland, Mexico, Thailand, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pens, stylos and similar stationery suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pens, stylos and similar stationery amounted to $X per thousand units, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per thousand units 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 South Africa ($X per thousand units), while the price for Thailand ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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