Kenya: Turkey Meat Market 2025

Turkey Meat Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan turkey meat market increased by 9.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Turkey Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, turkey meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Turkey Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

Turkey meat exports from Kenya declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -17.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for turkey meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, turkey meat exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X kg), threefold. South Sudan (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda totaled -24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+6.3% per year) and South Sudan (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for turkey meat exports from Kenya, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to -20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+6.7% per year) and Tanzania (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average turkey meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Somalia (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Turkey Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of turkey meat were imported into Kenya; waning by -5% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, turkey meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 155%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Kenya, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, turkey meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Poland (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of turkey meat to Kenya, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 32% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Poland (-22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average turkey meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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