Kenya: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan spinach market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Production in Kenya

In value terms, spinach production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spinach in Kenya soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 23% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The spinach yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 spinach production in Kenya declined to X ha, with a decrease of -5.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spinach production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of spinach increased by 185% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 199%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X kg), Jordan (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of spinach exports from Kenya, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +118.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from Kenya, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 7.8% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-27.2% per year) and Jordan (+100.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2019, approx. X kg of spinach were imported into Kenya; growing by 60% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 277%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, spinach imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the UK (X kg) constituted the largest spinach supplier to Kenya, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), twofold.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +73.2%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Kenya, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +66.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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