Kenya: Food Manufacture Machinery Market 2024

Food Manufacture Machinery Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan food manufacture machinery market expanded notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. Food manufacture machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Food Manufacture Machinery Production in Kenya

In value terms, food manufacture machinery production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 -3.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Food manufacture machinery production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Manufacture Machinery Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink were exported from Kenya; reducing by -45.2% on 2020. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 98%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 133%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X units) was the main destination for food manufacture machinery exports from Kenya, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, food manufacture machinery exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ethiopia (X units), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burundi stood at +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+37.5% per year) and Ethiopia (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, Malawi ($X), Burundi ($X) and Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest markets for food manufacture machinery exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Sudan, the UK, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, India and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 27%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +79.8%, 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

In 2021, the average food manufacture machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, food manufacture machinery export price decreased by -14.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Food Manufacture Machinery Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, when their volume increased by 6.6% to X units. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X units) constituted the largest food manufacture machinery supplier to Kenya, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, food manufacture machinery imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Israel (X units), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.0% per year) and Israel (+23.4% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink to Kenya, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.5% per year) and Israel (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average food manufacture machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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