Kenya: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan preserved cows meat market increased by 4.1% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Preserved cows meat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, preserved cows meat production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Somalia (X kg) and Seychelles (X kg) were the main destinations of preserved cows meat exports from Kenya, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Somalia (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved cows meat exported from Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Somalia ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising 87% of total exports. Seychelles, Rwanda and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +45.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average preserved cows meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Rwanda (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals imported into Kenya soared to X tons, rising by 58% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 324% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 293% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest preserved cows meat supplier to Kenya, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved cows meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.2% per year) and Egypt (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals to Kenya, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+41.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -25.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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