Kenya: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Kenya

After three years of decline, the Kenyan chili and pepper market increased by 2,094% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Kenya

In value terms, chili and pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Kenya rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chili and pepper harvested area in Kenya declined slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -5.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 596% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 638%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Kenya, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.7% per year) and Norway (+10.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Kenya, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+11.2% per year) and Germany (+15.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 the Netherlands (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by -36.8% to X kg. In general, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 733%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 724%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X kg), Tanzania (X kg) and Uganda (X kg) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Kenya, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Kenya, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania stood at +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-26.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 56% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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