Kenya: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Kenya

The Kenyan market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, reducing by -30.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Kenya

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 115%. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Kenya reduced modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Kenya stood at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 68% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 377% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 441% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Kenya, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +38.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+52.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Kenya, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+70.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Qatar ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries into Kenya fell markedly to X kg, dropping by -67.1% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 329% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 295% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X kg), the Netherlands (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Kenya, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +2.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 72% share of total imports. The UK and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 Arab Emirates (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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