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Kenya: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan other cereals market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -4.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Other cereals consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of other cerealses increased by 644% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Kenya, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi amounted to +33.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+37.0% per year) and the United States (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Burundi ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for other cereals exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

Burundi, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -33.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 63%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Tanzania (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of other cerealses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 252%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 876%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Kenya, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +113.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Kenya, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda amounted to +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+8.4% per year) and Ethiopia (+81.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 177% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for other cereals in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of other cereals consumption in 2021 were Poland, Ethiopia and Germany, with a combined 57% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by France, Belarus, Spain, Guinea, Chad, China and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of other cereals in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of other cereals production in 2021 were Poland, Ethiopia and Germany, together accounting for 58% of global production. France, Belarus, Spain, Guinea, Chad, China and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of other cereals to Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Kenya, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania $992), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of other cereals from Kenya?

In value terms, Burundi emerged as the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Kenya, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for other cereals in Kenya?

The average other cereals export price stood at $1,525 per ton in 2021, surging by 45% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for other cereals in Kenya?

The average other cereals import price stood at $544 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 35% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the other cereals 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 92 - Quinoa
FCL 94 - Fonio
FCL 97 - Triticale
FCL 103 - Mixed grain
FCL 108 - Cereals, nes

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
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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
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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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024