Kenya: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan dry bean market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Kenya

In value terms, dry bean production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of beans (dry) in Kenya expanded notably to X kg per ha, with an increase of 7.5% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average dry bean 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 harvested area of beans (dry) in Kenya declined modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Kenya

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -80.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 236%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 207%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Kenya, with a 86% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +3.1%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Kenya, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at +2.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of beans (dry) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 198%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 226%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest dry bean supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Rwanda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+5.2% per year) and Rwanda (-28.8% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Kenya, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -45.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 177% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($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 (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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