Kenya: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan ginger market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -69.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Production in Kenya

In value terms, ginger production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 76%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of ginger in Kenya dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -7.8% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 537% against the previous year. The ginger yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 ginger were harvested in Kenya; which is down by -44.9% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 875%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger decreased by -48.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,487% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 777%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of ginger exports from Kenya, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +222.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for ginger exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +158.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ginger export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 France (+92.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of ginger were imported into Kenya; with a decrease of -97.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ginger imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main ginger supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, ginger imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +28.3%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Kenya, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +17.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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