Kenya: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan artichoke market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Kenya

In value terms, artichoke production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Artichoke production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of artichokes in Kenya was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. The artichoke yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of artichokes were harvested in Kenya; stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X kg of artichokes were exported from Kenya; which is down by -13.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 381% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Kenya, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X kg), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar stood at +35.4%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Kenya, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +55.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 69%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+14.5%).

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of artichokes increased by 167% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 361%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 394%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -24.9%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -24.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 7.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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