Kenya: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan non-wheat groats market reduced to $X in 2021, shrinking by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Kenya

In value terms, non-wheat groats production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) exported from Kenya soared to X tons, increasing by 238% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat groats exports from Kenya, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, non-wheat groats exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania totaled +32.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-10.2% per year) and Canada (-52.5% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-wheat groats exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising 92% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +27.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-wheat groats export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Canada (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) increased by 0.9% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.9%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -5.8% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat groats to Kenya, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat groats imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.0% per year) and Tanzania (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) to Kenya, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.5% per year) and Tanzania (-8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -3.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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