Kenya: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan plum and sloe market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -24.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Kenya

In value terms, plum and sloe production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Kenya shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -8.9% against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Kenya contracted dramatically to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -22.2% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -39.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 3,103%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 4,688%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Kenya, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Iceland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iceland amounted to -47.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+3.3% per year) and Maldives (+39.4% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Kenya, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland amounted to -38.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+22.0% per year) and Kuwait (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Iceland (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Kenya

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -25% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Kenya, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+18.1% per year) and Spain (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Kenya, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+20.2% per year) and Spain (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 112% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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