Kenya: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan berry market declined to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a slight increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Kenya

In value terms, berry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Berry production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of berries in Kenya soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a noticeable decline. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Kenya dropped to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Kenya

Berry exports from Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, berry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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