Kenya: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in the Kenyan buckwheat market, when its value decreased by -2.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Buckwheat Production in Kenya

In value terms, buckwheat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of buckwheat in Kenya totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The buckwheat harvested area in Kenya amounted to less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Kenya

After eight years of growth, overseas shipments of buckwheat decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 152%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, buckwheat exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 255%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda stood at +31.9%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda stood at +50.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 69%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to +655.9% per year.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of buckwheat, when their volume decreased by -8.9% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 944%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, buckwheat imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 456%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main supplier of buckwheat to Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, buckwheat imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania totaled +41.4%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Kenya, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania amounted to +19.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average buckwheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -35.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (-4.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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