Kenya: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Kenya

The Kenyan market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings reached $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Kenya

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Somalia (X kg) and Burundi (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Somalia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings suppliers to Kenya were Japan ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Malaysia, India and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2023, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform