Kenya: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan plastic bag market fell to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Plastic bag consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Kenya

In value terms, plastic bag production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plastic bag production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic sacks and bags were finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. In general, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bag exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bag exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, the UK and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Burundi ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plastic bag exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, the UK and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average plastic bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion 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, plastic bag export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Burundi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, plastic bag imports into Kenya reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bag imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest plastic bag supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest plastic bag suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, Sri Lanka, the UK, Uganda and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sri Lanka, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion 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, plastic bag import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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