Kenya: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan chili and pepper market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chili And Pepper Production in Kenya

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average chili and pepper yield in Kenya rose to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Kenya; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Kenya were the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green) increased by X% to X kg, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X kg) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Kenya, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Rwanda was relatively modest.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform