Kenya: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan pulses market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Kenya

In value terms, pulses production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Kenya expanded notably to X kg per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Kenya shrank modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Kenya

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Kenya were Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and Uganda ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of pulses into Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports. Ukraine, Canada, Turkey and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :