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Kenya: Fish Parts Market 2024

Fish Parts Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fish parts market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fish Parts Production in Kenya

In value terms, fish parts production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Exports

Exports from Kenya

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of fish heads, tails and maws increased by 144% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 176% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fish parts exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 260%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of fish parts exports from Kenya, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uganda (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish heads, tails and maws exports from Kenya, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+48.9% per year) and China (-45.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fish parts export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Uganda (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fish Parts Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of fish heads, tails and maws into Kenya surged to X tons, picking up by 1,188% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fish parts imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) constituted the largest fish parts supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, fish parts imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X kg), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X kg), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda stood at +32.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (0.0% per year) and Tanzania (-22.6% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Uganda ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest fish parts suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 97% of total imports.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +20.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average fish parts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.9%), 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 fish heads, tails and maws in the world?

The country with the largest volume of fish parts consumption was Uganda, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, fish parts consumption in Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.4% share.

What are the largest producers of fish heads, tails and maws in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Iceland, with a combined 40% share of global production. Indonesia, Tanzania, Brazil, Japan, India, Norway, Belarus, the UK, Mexico and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of fish heads, tails and maws to Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda constituted the largest supplier of fish parts to Kenya, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 1.2% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fish heads, tails and maws from Kenya?

In value terms, the largest markets for fish parts exported from Kenya were Hong Kong SAR, Uganda and Macao SAR, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fish heads, tails and maws in Kenya?

The average fish parts export price stood at $99,933 per ton in 2021, rising by 71% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fish heads, tails and maws in Kenya?

In 2021, the average fish parts import price amounted to $1,647 per ton, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fish parts 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10204250 - Fish heads, tails and maws, other edible fish offal: dried, s alted or in brine, smoked

Country coverage:

Kenya

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
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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