In March 2027, the glass industry has a date in Nairobi: Afriglass 27 will be held at the KICC exhibition centre in Nairobi from March 3 to 5, 2027.
The glass market in Kenya is projected to expand at a exponential growth rate of 15.82 percent by 2027. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for construction activities and rising disposable incomes in the country.
Moreover, various government initiatives such as Vision 2030 are further driving investments in infrastructural development projects, thus propelling the demand for glass products in Kenya during the forecast period.
Additionally, growing awareness regarding energy efficiency is likely to boost demand for insulated glazing solutions across residential and commercial buildings over the projected timeline.
The container glass market in Kenya is projected to be 130.65 thousand tonnes in 2025 and is expected to reach 147 thousands tonnes by 2030.
Kenya’s urban population continue to grow faster than its rural counterpart, creating concentrated demand for branded beverages packaged in returnable glass bottles. Breweries respond by expanding their product lines to include premium returnable glass, while casual dining venues adopt glass service-ware to align with sustainability.
Kenya’s EPR rules, effective May 25, obligate producers to finance post-consumer collection, sorting and recycling, with a focus on glass due to its infinite recyclability. The Kenya Plastics Pact, endorsed by the government, aims to eliminate problematic plastics by 2030.