Kenya: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Kenya

The Kenyan market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries fell significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Kenya

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Kenya shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield attained the peak level 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, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Kenya totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Kenya surged to X tons, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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