Kenya: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan candied fruit market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.5% against 2019 indices. Candied fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Kenya

In value terms, candied fruit production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 -2.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits decreased by -88.4% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 595% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 733%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X kg) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Kenya, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uganda (X kg), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia totaled -14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (0.0% per year) and Uganda (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Kenya, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia totaled -19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+10.3% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 56%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Italy (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, imports of candied fruits into Kenya soared to X tons, increasing by 120% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 266%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 313% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Kenya, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+69.2% per year) and Tanzania (-18.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to Kenya were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising 89% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +78.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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