Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya
  4. Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $425 per ton, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded buoyant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 China ($3,607 per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $243 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $1,231 per ton, falling by -35.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 908% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,897 per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($1,634 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $689 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in overseas purchases of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated, which decreased by -94.1% to 2.9 tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant decline. The smallest decline of -1.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated dropped notably to $1.2K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $14K, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Import of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey2.86.910.90.7-37.0%
China0.20.21.40.535.7%
Netherlands5.93.70.6N/A-68.1%
Others0.10.30.70.10.0%
Total9.111.013.71.2-49.1%

Top Suppliers of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated to Kenya in 2022:

  1. Turkey (2737.0 kg)
  2. China (140.0 kg)

Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya

In 2022, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated from Kenya reduced to 143 kg, stabilizing at 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated declined sharply to $176 in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 257%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $275, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Export of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kenya (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda19.058.022813491.8%
United Arab Emirates90.018.02.042.0-22.4%
South Sudan97.0N/AN/AN/A0%
Oman48.0N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/A1.045.0N/A4400.0%
Total25477.0275176-11.5%

Top Export Markets for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Uganda (82.0 kg)
  2. United Arab Emirates (61.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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