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Kenya: Poppy Seed Market 2024

Poppy Seed Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan poppy seed market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 641% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed slight growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of poppy seed, when their volume increased by 20% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,553% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 787%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from Kenya, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda totaled +22.9%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Kenya, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to +22.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+91.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of poppy seed imported into Kenya surged to X tons, jumping by 454% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest poppy seed supplier to Kenya, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, poppy seed imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +4.3%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Kenya, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average poppy seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -42.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 134%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.3%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for poppy seed in the world?

Turkey remains the largest poppy seed consuming country worldwide, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, poppy seed consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Poland, with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of poppy seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of poppy seed production in 2020 were Turkey, the Czech Republic and Spain, with a combined 58% share of global production. These countries were followed by Australia, China, France, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Germany, Austria and Palestine, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What are the leading suppliers of poppy seed to Kenya?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Kenya, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 15% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of poppy seed from Kenya?

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Kenya, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uganda $394), with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for poppy seed in Kenya?

The average poppy seed export price stood at $6,307 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 28% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for poppy seed in Kenya?

The average poppy seed import price stood at $3,732 per ton in 2020, growing by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the poppy seed 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 296 - Poppy seed

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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023