Kenya: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Kenya

The Kenyan market for peel of citrus fruit or melons totaled $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Kenya

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +91.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 87%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, exports of peel of citrus fruit or melons from Kenya skyrocketed to X kg, growing by 35% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 65%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X kg) was the main destination for citrus fruit or melons peel exports from Kenya, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen amounted to -5.7%.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for peel of citrus fruit or melons exports from Kenya, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Yemen stood at -3.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, citrus fruit or melons peel imports into Kenya shrank significantly to X tons, falling by -65.7% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 571% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 741%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit or melons peel supplier to Kenya, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X kg), sixfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (+1.6% per year) and Germany (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peel of citrus fruit or melons to Kenya, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.9% per year) and the UK (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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