Key Market Indicators
Kenya's export of metal products reached approximately $3.6 million in 2018, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year's $3.3 million. This upward trend contrasts with a long-term decline, as the country's supply has fallen by an average of 3.6% annually since 1997. On the import front, Kenya's metal products imports surged to around $34.4 million in 2018, up from $31.1 million in 2017. This represents a significant 10.5% increase year-over-year. However, similar to exports, the overall demand for metal products has been on a downward trajectory, decreasing by an average of 5.9% annually since 1997.
