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

Contents:

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

Meat Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average meat export price stood at $4,393 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -23.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $5,737 per ton in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($8,073 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($1,230 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 (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $2,689 per ton, falling by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,792 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($5,899 per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($226 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Exports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 22K tons of meat were exported from Kenya; increasing by 48% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat exports rose sharply to $95M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Export of Meat in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates41.342.449.346.74.2%
Bahrain0.55.78.714.4206.5%
Saudi Arabia7.311.19.111.416.0%
Kuwait0.71.62.27.9124.3%
South Sudan3.82.92.83.80.0%
Oman5.41.81.93.5-13.5%
Democratic Republic of the Congo0.20.62.43.0146.6%
Vietnam6.11.50.30.6-53.8%
Qatar1.32.13.7N/A68.7%
Others3.42.42.93.2-2.0%
Total70.171.983.394.610.5%

Top Export Markets for Meat from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Qatar (undefinedK tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (10.4K tons)
  3. Bahrain (3.7K tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (2.9K tons)
  5. Kuwait (1.3K tons)
  6. Oman (0.8K tons)
  7. South Sudan (0.8K tons)
  8. Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.6K tons)
  9. Vietnam (0.5K tons)

Meat Imports in Kenya

In 2022, meat imports into Kenya soared to 1.3K tons, rising by 17% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% 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.

In value terms, meat imports expanded modestly to $3.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Meat in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain6708187201,46829.9%
Germany4743263181,35241.8%
South Africa18.027.06.1314159.3%
Egypt25.714090.9254114.6%
Italy1.76.930.2118311.0%
EthiopiaN/AN/AN/A9.90%
United Arab Emirates1124995540.2-87.9%
Canada527597593N/A6.1%
Others1,1441,0761,07226.8-71.4%
Total2,9713,4903,3853,5446.1%

Top Suppliers of Meat to Kenya in 2022:

  1. Spain (647.6 tons)
  2. Germany (464.8 tons)
  3. South Africa (53.3 tons)
  4. Italy (50.4 tons)
  5. Egypt (46.6 tons)
  6. Ethiopia (44.0 tons)
  7. United Arab Emirates (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat 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 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

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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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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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

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    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

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    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, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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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