Kenya: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Kenya

The Kenyan market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Kenya

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malawi ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were imported into Kenya; dropping by X% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform