Kenya: Cow Peas Market 2024

Cow Peas Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan cow peas market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth 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. Cow peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cow Peas Production in Kenya

In value terms, cow peas production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Cow peas production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cow peas yield in Kenya expanded slightly to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The cow peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 declined modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cow peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were exported from Kenya; falling by X% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cow peas (dry) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main 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, Malawi (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania amounted to X%.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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