Kenya: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fresh pork carcase market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.8% against 2019 indices. Fresh pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in Kenya

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Kenya

Fresh pork carcase exports from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 7,622% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork carcase exports from Kenya, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), tenfold. Algeria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and Algeria (0.0% per year).

It was followed by Algeria, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and Algeria (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-12.5%).

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat into Kenya amounted to X kg, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X kg) was the main supplier of fresh pork carcase to Kenya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Kenya.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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