Kenya: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Kenya

The Kenyan market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reduced notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -24.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Kenya

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell slightly to $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 2013 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Kenya totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, 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.

The harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Kenya was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Kenya

Exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 36% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 275% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 309% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Kenya, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tanzania totaled +94.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+4.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+76.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Kenya, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+57.8% per year) and Tanzania (+77.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Djibouti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Peru (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing imported into Kenya surged to X tons, jumping by 34% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 277%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 364% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Kenya, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Italy, New Zealand, France, Thailand and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Kenya, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+2.8% per year) and Italy (+23.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($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 (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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