Kenya: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Kenya

The Kenyan market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 158% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of broad beans and horse beans (dry) from Kenya contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -6.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,272%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,447%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of broad bean and horse bean exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Sudan (with a CAGR of +39.4%).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) and South Sudan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Kenya worldwide.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of +58.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 144% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (+13.4%).

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) imported into Kenya surged to X tons, increasing by 101% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier to Kenya, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+3.1% per year) and India (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Kenya, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 31% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+3.6% per year) and India (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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