Kenya - Grain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Grain Price in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

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

Grain Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average grain import price stood at $360 per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by +66.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($1,360 per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($241 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average grain export price stood at $144 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -57.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,050 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($1,231 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($79 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 Tanzania (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports in Kenya

In 2022, grain imports into Kenya reduced to 2.5M tons, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21%.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $913M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Grain in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Argentina10410790.420725.8%
Tanzania44.424.912316655.2%
Russia10111510915715.8%
Australia4.916.8177153214.9%
Lithuania12.06.630.964.775.4%
Poland26.821.8N/A25.6-1.5%
United States37.90.731.522.8-15.6%
Canada33.918.339.518.6-18.1%
Ukraine56.317.364.118.4-31.1%
Sudan27.710.513.711.0-26.5%
Germany29.540.3N/A0.6-72.7%
Latvia36.718.313.3N/A-39.8%
Others14615662.667.9-22.5%
Total66055375591311.4%

Top Suppliers of Grain to Kenya in 2022:

  1. Tanzania (691.7K tons)
  2. Argentina (589.4K tons)
  3. Russia (401.9K tons)
  4. Australia (371.2K tons)
  5. Lithuania (138.1K tons)
  6. United States (53.3K tons)
  7. Poland (51.3K tons)
  8. Ukraine (44.5K tons)
  9. Canada (38.5K tons)
  10. Sudan (26.0K tons)
  11. Germany (1.5K tons)

Grain Exports in Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain decreased by -51.3% to 44K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 104K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports shrank notably to $6.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $42M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Grain in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda16.117.216.62.9-43.5%
Canada0.10.10.21.4141.0%
Rwanda4.78.90.70.4-56.0%
Saudi Arabia0.10.2N/A0.226.0%
Israel0.50.60.10.2-26.3%
South Sudan6.514.09.40.1-75.1%
Others2.01.33.21.1-18.1%
Total30.042.430.26.3-40.6%

Top Export Markets for Grain from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Uganda (36.4K tons)
  2. Canada (4.9K tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (0.7K tons)
  4. Israel (0.5K tons)
  5. Rwanda (0.3K tons)
  6. South Sudan (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the grain market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 108 - Cereals, nes
  • FCL 103 - Mixed grain
  • FCL 92 - Quinoa
  • FCL 15 - Wheat
  • FCL 71 - Rye
  • FCL 44 - Barley
  • FCL 75 - Oats
  • FCL 56 - Maize
  • FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
  • FCL 83 - Sorghum
  • FCL 89 - Buckwheat
  • FCL 101 - Canary seed
  • FCL 94 - Fonio
  • FCL 97 - Triticale
  • FCL 79 - Millet

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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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. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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