Kenya's manufacturing sector, particularly in Nairobi and Mombasa, faces significant challenges due to high humidity and saline air from the Indian Ocean. Traditional low carbon steels often suffer from rapid oxidation, leading to high maintenance costs for bridges and industrial warehouses.
The demand for corten steel sheets has surged as architects and engineers seek materials that form a protective rust-like layer, eliminating the need for expensive repeated painting in harsh tropical climates.
Currently, the local market relies heavily on imported mild low alloy steel to balance structural strength with weldability, supporting the growth of Kenya's Vision 2030 infrastructure goals.
