Kenya: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan poultry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in Kenya

In value terms, poultry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of poultry in Kenya totaled X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Kenya contracted to X heads, reducing by X% against 2021. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poultry exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), fourfold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Congo ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for poultry exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, poultry imports into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main poultry supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, poultry imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uganda amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poultry import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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