Kenya: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan meat market fell modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, meat production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat in Kenya fell to X kg per head, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Kenya rose significantly to X heads, picking up by X% compared with 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, meat exports from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

Meat imports into Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Kenya were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Italy, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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