Kenya: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Kenya

The Kenyan market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) rose modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 5.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Kenya

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Kenya

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -8.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 190%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Kenya, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +95.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Kenya, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by South Sudan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+86.1% per year) and South Sudan (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -16.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports to Kenya, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+265.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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