Kenya: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Kenya

The Kenyan market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, exports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles from Kenya rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, supplies from abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, which accounted for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, 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 refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform