Kenya - Frozen Lobster - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Frozen Lobster Price in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

  1. Frozen Lobster Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  2. Frozen Lobster Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  3. Frozen Lobster Exports in Kenya
  4. Frozen Lobster Imports in Kenya

Frozen Lobster Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen lobster export price amounted to $12,046 per ton, reducing by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen lobster export price increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $15,023 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($16,947 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($1,278 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 France (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Lobster Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average frozen lobster import price amounted to $15,852 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen lobster import price decreased by -24.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $21,101 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Tanzania ($25,299 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($638 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Lobster Exports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 44 tons of frozen lobster were exported from Kenya; picking up by 74% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a perceptible increase.

In value terms, frozen lobster exports soared to $532K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline.

Export of Frozen Lobster in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy420402134305-10.1%
Greece61.256.144.367.53.3%
Netherlands4.76.84.256.5129.1%
Portugal26.838.424.043.717.7%
United Arab Emirates32.742.824.540.87.7%
France29.320.22.916.0-18.3%
Thailand1.92.10.91.6-5.6%
SpainN/AN/A40.6N/A0%
ChinaN/A1.1N/AN/A0%
MalaysiaN/A54.638.2N/A-30.0%
MaldivesN/A123N/AN/A0%
Others5.51.02.40.3-62.1%
Total582748316532-2.9%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Lobster from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Italy (22.0 tons)
  2. Netherlands (8.1 tons)
  3. Portugal (4.8 tons)
  4. Greece (4.5 tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (2.5 tons)
  6. Thailand (1.3 tons)
  7. France (0.9 tons)

Frozen Lobster Imports in Kenya

In 2022, frozen lobster imports into Kenya rose markedly to 600 kg, increasing by 5.3% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 632 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen lobster imports expanded modestly to $9.5K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced slump.

Import of Frozen Lobster in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Tanzania4.39.75.27.822.0%
Somalia0.10.10.91.7157.1%
United Arab Emirates0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
France6.2N/A3.0N/A-30.4%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total10.79.99.19.5-3.9%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Lobster to Kenya in 2022:

  1. Tanzania (308.0 kg)
  2. Somalia (198.0 kg)
  3. United Arab Emirates (94.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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