Kenya: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan fruit market reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from 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 in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Kenya

In value terms, fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Kenya amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits were harvested in Kenya; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The harvested area 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Spain, Rwanda, Uganda, Oman, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Kuwait, Israel and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Swaziland, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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