Kenya: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan sugar crop market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Sugar crop consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Kenya

In value terms, sugar crop production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sugar crop production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sugar crops in Kenya dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sugar crop yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The sugar crop harvested area in Kenya dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sugar crop harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sugar crops, when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X kg), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar crop exported from Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), Norway ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of sugar crops imported into Kenya fell significantly to X kg, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar crop imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X kg) was the main sugar crop supplier to Kenya, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria was relatively modest.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Kenya.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Nigeria was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to X.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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