Kenya: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan leek market rose markedly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Kenya

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average leek yield in Kenya soared to X tons per ha, jumping by X% on 2022. In general, the yield continues to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the average leek 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 2023, the leek harvested area in Kenya stood at X ha, remaining stable against 2022. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports fell sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform