Kenya: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan green peas market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Kenya

In value terms, green peas production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -4.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36%. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of peas (green) in Kenya rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 3.9% on the year before. Overall, the yield enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 105%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average green peas yield remained 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 peas (green) were harvested in Kenya; falling by -2.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48%. The green peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of peas (green) from Kenya dropped to X tons, reducing by -5.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -9.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of green peas exports from Kenya, together comprising 68% of total exports. France, Tanzania, Germany and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +110.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for green peas exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Germany, South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +117.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 the UK (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of peas (green) increased by 0.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 167%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main supplier of green peas to Kenya, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania was relatively modest.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Kenya, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania amounted to +11.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 119%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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