Kenya: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Kenya

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Kenya reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Kenya; reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Kenya dropped significantly to X tons, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded perceptible growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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