Kenya: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Kenyan carrot and turnip market, when its value decreased by -1.8% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Kenya

In value terms, carrot and turnip production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 82%. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Kenya contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the carrot and turnip harvested area in Kenya declined modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip harvested area decreased by +0.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 39% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were exported from Kenya; picking up by 33% against the previous year. In general, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Kenya, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda stood at +6.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to +21.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip export price increased by +52.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Uganda amounted to +14.0% per year.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in purchases abroad of carrots and turnips, which decreased by -25.5% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 330%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.9%).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Kenya, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled -9.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 58% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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