Kenya: Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market 2022

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market Size in Kenya

For the seventh consecutive year, the Kenyan prepared frozen vegetable market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Production in Kenya

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Prepared frozen vegetable production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritius (X tons) was the main destination for prepared frozen vegetable exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared frozen vegetable exports to Mauritius exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritius totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (-X% per year) and Uganda (+X% per year).

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for prepared frozen vegetable exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritius amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (-X% per year) and Uganda (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kenya

Prepared frozen vegetable imports into Kenya shrank markedly to X tons in 2020, falling by -X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable imports dropped notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared frozen vegetable imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average prepared frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its price 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, prepared frozen vegetable import price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2017 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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