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Kenya: Carob Market 2024

Carob Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan carob market contracted notably to $X in 2022, falling by -43.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a sharp slump. Carob consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Carob Production in Kenya

In value terms, carob production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Carob production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The average yield of carob in Kenya stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded 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.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of carob were harvested in Kenya; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Carob Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of carob imported into Kenya contracted dramatically to X kg, reducing by -48.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, carob imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) was the main carob supplier to Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled -48.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Kenya.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled -49.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -2.1% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob consumption in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Turkey, together accounting for 51% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Morocco, Greece, Vietnam, Cyprus, France, Algeria, Switzerland, Lebanon and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 40%.

What are the largest producers of carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob production in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Morocco, with a combined 57% share of global production. These countries were followed by Turkey, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What is the average export price for carob in Kenya?

The average carob export price stood at $4,200 per ton in 2015, remaining constant against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carob market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 461 - Carobs

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023