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Kenya: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan dry peas market, when its value decreased by -20.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 106% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 258% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 254%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Kenya, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda totaled +69.6%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Kenya, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uganda totaled +97.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 202% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+16.5%).

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of peas (dry), when their volume decreased by -9.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -5.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Kenya, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +77.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Kenya were the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Canada and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 20%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +76.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for peas (dry) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of dry peas consumption was China, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, dry peas consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.5% share.

What are the largest producers of peas (dry) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of dry peas production in 2021 were Canada, Russia and China, with a combined 58% share of global production. The United States, India, France, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Lithuania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of peas (dry) to Kenya?

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Kenya were the United States, Ukraine and Tanzania, together comprising 73% of total imports. Turkey, Russia, Canada and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading importers of peas (dry) from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Kenya, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for peas (dry) in Kenya?

The average dry peas export price stood at $527 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for peas (dry) in Kenya?

The average dry peas import price stood at $417 per ton in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dry peas market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 187 - Peas, dry

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024