Kenya: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan apple market stood at $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Kenya

In value terms, apple production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Apple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apples in Kenya soared to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the average apple 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 total area harvested in terms of apples production in Kenya declined dramatically to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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Apple Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, the amount of apples exported from Kenya contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Kenya were South Sudan ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Uganda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Kenya; surging by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports amounted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of apple to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform