Kenya: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Kenya

In value terms, citrus fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Kenya amounted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 citrus fruits production in Kenya contracted slightly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Kenya

Citrus fruit exports from Kenya shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Sudan ($X per ton) and Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) and Rwanda ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, citrus fruit imports into Kenya reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fivefold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Swaziland ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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