Kenya: Canned Meat Market 2024

Canned Meat Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan canned meat market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +3.5% against 2019 indices. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, canned meat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +2.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat increased by 99% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate measured growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, canned meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+9.6% per year) and Seychelles (-19.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Kenya, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +22.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+17.0% per year) and Seychelles (-23.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Seychelles ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of canned meat into Kenya rose notably to X tons, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 260%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Kenya, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, canned meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-17.2% per year) and Spain (+28.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Kenya, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+21.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+35.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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