Kenya: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan linseed market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +4.7% against 2020 indices. Linseed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in Kenya

In value terms, linseed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 169%. Linseed production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of linseed in Kenya contracted slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. The linseed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of linseed production in Kenya was estimated at X ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 0.4%. The linseed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of linseed decreased by -46.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,196% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 795%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from Kenya, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, linseed exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda amounted to +24.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+40.9% per year) and Canada (-15.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for linseed exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), Uganda ($X) and Canada ($X).

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +54.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Uganda (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Kenya

Linseed imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 30% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 425%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 430% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of linseed imports to Kenya, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +67.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest linseed suppliers to Kenya were India ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +75.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average linseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 55% 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 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+91.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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