Kenya: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan mushroom and truffle market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -48.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Kenya

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of 99.9%. Mushroom and truffle production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Kenya stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 mushrooms and truffles production in Kenya stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 183% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 245%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Nigeria (X kg) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Kenya, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Seychelles, Uganda, the Netherlands and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of +83.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from Kenya, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to +53.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+23.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+49.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Russia (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, mushroom and truffle imports into Kenya fell markedly to X tons, waning by -37.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 191%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 151%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Kenya, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +85.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Kenya, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda totaled +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+49.9% per year) and China (+29.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -18.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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