Kenya: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan chicken meat market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Kenya

In value terms, chicken meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chicken meat in Kenya amounted to X kg per head, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Kenya dropped to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uganda (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Congo ($X) constituted the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Kenya

Chicken meat imports into Kenya soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main supplier of chicken meat to Kenya, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chicken meat import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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