Kenya: Market for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms 2025

Market Size for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Kenya

The Kenyan nutmeg, mace and cardamom market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 70% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a moderate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Kenya

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 187% against the previous year. Nutmeg, mace and cardamom production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Kenya reached X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms were harvested in Kenya; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. The nutmeg, mace and cardamom harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 303%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 542% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Bahrain (X kg) and Israel (X kg) were the main destinations of nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports from Kenya, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +131.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for nutmeg, mace and cardamoms exports from Kenya, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda stood at +131.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+143.8% per year) and Tanzania (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nutmeg, mace and cardamom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 96%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Norway (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports into Kenya soared to X tons, rising by 264% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 549% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest nutmeg, mace and cardamom supplier to Kenya, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Guatemala (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guatemala (+69.1% per year) and India (-17.3% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest nutmeg, mace and cardamom suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +58.8%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -73.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 316%. As a result, import price attained 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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