Kenya: Clove Market 2025

Clove Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan clove market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Clove Production in Kenya

In value terms, clove production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cloves in Kenya was estimated at X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8.2%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average clove 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 cloves production in Kenya declined modestly to X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 5.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to clove production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Clove Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of cloves from Kenya shrank dramatically to X tons, which is down by -46.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clove exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for clove exports from Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, clove exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Israel was relatively modest.

In value terms, Israel ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cloves exports from Kenya, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Israel was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clove export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, clove export price increased by +55.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Clove Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cloves, when their volume decreased by -37.6% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 303%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, clove imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 504% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of clove imports to Kenya, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +82.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest clove suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), China ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +48.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clove import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($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 (-7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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