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Kenya: Fertilizer Market 2024

Fertilizer Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fertilizer market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fertilizer Production in Kenya

In value terms, fertilizer production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fertilizers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fertilizer exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of fertilizer exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fertilizer exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Kenya

Fertilizer imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of fertilizer imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Qatar, Italy, China, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fertilizer suppliers to Kenya were Morocco ($X), Russia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Qatar, Italy, China, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fertilizers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, the United States and Brazil, together accounting for 32% of global consumption. China, Russia, Canada, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam, France, Poland, Spain and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of fertilizers in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Russia and India, with a combined 35% share of global production. These countries were followed by Canada, the United States, Belarus, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran, the Netherlands and Poland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of fertilizers to Kenya?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia constituted the largest supplier of fertilizer to Kenya, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of fertilizers from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi were the largest markets for fertilizer exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports. Rwanda, Ethiopia and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

What is the average export price for fertilizers in Kenya?

The average fertilizer export price stood at $601 per ton in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fertilizers in Kenya?

In 2021, the average fertilizer import price amounted to $429 per ton, rising by 35% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fertilizer market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023