Kenya: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan oil crops market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Oil Crops Production in Kenya

In value terms, oil crops production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oil crops (primary) in Kenya totaled X kg per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average oil crops yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The oil crops harvested area in Kenya totaled X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The oil crops harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of oil crops (primary) were exported from Kenya; reducing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for oil crops exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, oil crops exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for oil crops (primary) exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oil crops export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of oil crops (primary) imported into Kenya fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, oil crops imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oil crops to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, oil crops imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X) constituted the largest oil crops suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average oil crops import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Zambia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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