Kenya: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan root and tuber market decreased by less than X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible setback. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Kenya

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Kenya rose remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 harvested area of roots and tubers in Kenya reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the fourth year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Somalia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Kenya; dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded prominent growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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