Kenya: Frozen Vegetable Market 2024

Frozen Vegetable Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan frozen vegetable market amounted to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Vegetable Production in Kenya

In value terms, frozen vegetable production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Frozen vegetable production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen vegetables were exported from Kenya; surging by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to 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).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kenya

Frozen vegetable imports into Kenya shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen vegetable imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest frozen vegetable supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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