Kenya: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fruit market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Kenya

In value terms, fruit production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Kenya declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly 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.

The fruit harvested area in Kenya was estimated at X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Kenya

Fruit exports from Kenya expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Spain, Rwanda, Germany, Egypt, Uganda, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Kuwait and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Tanzania, Swaziland, Saudi Arabia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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