Kenya: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan canned vegetable market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. Canned vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canned Vegetable Production in Kenya

In value terms, canned vegetable production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 1.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of canned vegetables were exported from Kenya; with an increase of 54% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for canned vegetable exports from Kenya, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, canned vegetable exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+37.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+32.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of canned vegetables imported into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 119% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 133%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 137%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned vegetable imports to Kenya, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +133.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest canned vegetable suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +81.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 135% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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