Kenya: Cassava Market 2024

Cassava Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan cassava market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Cassava consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cassava Production in Kenya

In value terms, cassava production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 92%. Cassava production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cassava in Kenya expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 12% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 33%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cassava yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cassava production in Kenya stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cassava production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cassava, when their volume increased by 160% to X kg. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 957% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cassava exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 980%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), Switzerland (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of cassava exports from Kenya, together comprising 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cassava exports from Kenya, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Rwanda (+14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cassava export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Somalia (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of cassava were imported into Kenya; picking up by 20% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 491% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cassava imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 588%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main cassava supplier to Kenya, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, cassava imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda totaled +25.9%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Kenya, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uganda totaled -8.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cassava import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 64%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4,868.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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