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Kenya: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Kenya

After three years of growth, the Kenyan areca nut market decreased by -18.9% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2016, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of areca nuts, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2016 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, areca nut exports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for areca nut exports from Kenya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2016 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Cyprus.

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cyprus amounted to 0.0% per year.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of areca nuts, when their volume decreased by -14.3% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 260% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 514%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of areca nut to Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +13.4%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of areca nuts to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +13.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average areca nut import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 71%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -0.2% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for areca nuts in the world?

India constituted the country with the largest volume of areca nut consumption, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bangladesh, threefold. Myanmar ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.8% share.

What are the largest producers of areca nuts in the world?

India remains the largest areca nut producing country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of areca nuts to Kenya?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to Kenya, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China $97), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for areca nuts in Kenya?

In 2013, the average areca nut export price amounted to $1,680 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for areca nuts in Kenya?

The average areca nut import price stood at $4,485 per ton in 2020, increasing by 19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 226 - Areca nuts

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024