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Kenya: Npk Fertilizer Market 2024

Npk Fertilizer Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan NPK fertilizer market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed mild growth. Consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Npk Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Kenya

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers decreased by -22% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, NPK fertilizer exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 113%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of NPK fertilizer exports from Kenya, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for NPK fertilizer exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), Uganda ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average NPK fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Npk Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 627%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, NPK fertilizer imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 515%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of NPK fertilizer imports to Kenya, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Romania ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest NPK fertilizer suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +9.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average NPK fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of npk fertilizer consumption in 2021 were the United States, India and Vietnam, with a combined 33% share of global consumption. Spain, Indonesia, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Poland, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
The countries with the highest volumes of npk fertilizer production in 2021 were the United States, Russia and India, with a combined 39% share of global production.
In value terms, Romania, Russia and Finland appeared to be the largest npk fertilizer suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Norway, Egypt and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 22%.
In value terms, Uganda emerged as the key foreign market for npk fertilizer exports from Kenya, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Rwanda, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 3.5% share.
In 2021, the average npk fertilizer export price amounted to $606 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average npk fertilizer import price amounted to $354 per ton, surging by 6.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the npk fertilizer market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 4021 -

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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