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Kenya: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sour cherry market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -5% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in Kenya

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Kenya was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed 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.

The sour cherry harvested area in Kenya stood at less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, approx. X kg of sour cherries were exported from Kenya; shrinking by -6.7% against 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a slight contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Kenya, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda amounted to -11.1%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Kenya, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to +48.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+66.6%).

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, sour cherry imports into Kenya plummeted to X kg, which is down by -38.5% compared with the year before. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 352%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 648% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main sour cherry supplier to Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled -18.6%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at -15.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry import price increased by +60.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +4.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry consumption in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

What are the largest producers of sour cherries in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry production in 2021 were Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, together accounting for 42% of global production. These countries were followed by Poland, Iran, Serbia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Romania, which together accounted for a further 49%.

What are the leading suppliers of sour cherries to Kenya?

In value terms, South Africa $674) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Kenya, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada $7), with a 1% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for sour cherries in Kenya?

In 2020, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $1,333 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for sour cherries in Kenya?

The average sour cherry import price stood at $6,548 per ton in 2021, rising by 66% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sour cherry 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 530 - Sour cherries

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
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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