Kenya: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan chicken meat market increased by 19% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, chicken meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average chicken meat yield in Kenya amounted to X kg per head, leveling off at 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Kenya surged to X heads, with an increase of 29% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 99% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicken meat increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 98%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 104%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fivefold. Somalia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan stood at +33.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-9.3% per year) and Somalia (+16.8% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Kenya, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Somalia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sudan stood at +31.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Somalia (+17.7% per year) and South Sudan (+24.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($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 Somalia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Kenya declined sharply to X tons, waning by -48.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 210%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 237%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Kenya, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Brazil ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest chicken meat suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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