Kenya: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan calcium carbonate market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Calcium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Kenya

In value terms, calcium carbonate production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Calcium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of calcium carbonate were exported from Kenya; rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth 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 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for calcium carbonate exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, calcium carbonate exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Rwanda (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcium carbonate exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest calcium carbonate supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to Kenya were Egypt ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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