Kenya: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan pork market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Pork consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pork Production in Kenya

In value terms, pork production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Pork production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pork in Kenya stood at X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the average pork yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Kenya amounted to X heads, increasing by 5.8% on 2021. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for pork production decreased by -9.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 15%. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of pork, when their volume increased by 5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Kenya, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-3.5% per year) and Tanzania (-19.7% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pork exports from Kenya, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-6.5% per year) and Uganda (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 7.5%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 Oman (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pork Imports

Imports into Kenya

Pork imports into Kenya contracted to X tons in 2022, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 194%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Kenya, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest pork suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +30.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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