Kenya: Cheese And Curd Market 2024

Cheese And Curd Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan cheese and curd market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Production in Kenya

In value terms, cheese and curd production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of cheese and curd decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of cheese and curd exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Rwanda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cheese and curd exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cheese and curd export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese And Curd Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of cheese and curd, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest cheese and curd supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese and curd imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest cheese and curd suppliers to Kenya were Italy ($X), Ireland ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, France, Austria, New Zealand, the UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cheese and curd import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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