Kenya: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value 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. Vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Vegetable Production in Kenya

In value terms, vegetable production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Kenya totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Kenya; waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the fourth consecutive year, Kenya recorded decline in supplies from abroad of vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate notable growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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