Kenya: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Kenya

The Kenyan market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd skyrocketed to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Kenya

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, shipments abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Somalia (X kg), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X) and Somalia ($X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports into Kenya

In 2020, purchases abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Germany and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Denmark (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Kenya were Italy ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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