Kenya: Cow Peas Market 2024

Cow Peas Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan cow peas market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a moderate increase. Cow peas consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cow Peas Production in Kenya

In value terms, cow peas production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cow peas (dry) in Kenya fell rapidly to X kg per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The cow peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cow peas harvested area in Kenya fell to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cow peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of cow peas (dry) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), India (X tons) and South Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of cow peas 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 Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cow peas (dry), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Rwanda (X tons), sixfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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