Kenya: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan persimmon market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Kenya

In value terms, persimmon production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +24.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported from Kenya; with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 79%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -17.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Kenya, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+50.3% per year) and the UK (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for persimmon exported from Kenya worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +69.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 100% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were imported into Kenya; waning by -8.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 758%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 540%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest persimmon supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +134.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+60.6% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest persimmon suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +114.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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