Kenya: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fresh chicken cut market declined slightly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by +0.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Kenya

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by +0.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 20% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Somalia (X kg) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from Kenya, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Kenya, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled +11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+12.4% per year) and Somalia (-17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Somalia (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,868%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 880%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main fresh chicken cut supplier to Kenya, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled -4.3%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +5.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to +25.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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