Kenya: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fruit and berry market fell modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value 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 in certain years. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Kenya

In value terms, fruit and berry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Kenya contracted modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Kenya expanded to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. 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 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the third consecutive year, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Spain, Rwanda, Germany, Egypt, Uganda, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Kuwait and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. 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 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fruits and berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Kenya were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Tanzania, Swaziland, Saudi Arabia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant 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. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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