Kenya: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan durum wheat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Kenya

In value terms, durum wheat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Kenya stood at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average durum wheat yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The durum wheat harvested area in Kenya shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burundi ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Uganda ($X) constituted the largest markets for durum wheat exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Rwanda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X kg of durum wheat were imported into Kenya; falling by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X kg) was the main durum wheat supplier 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 Mexico stood at X%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 Mexico.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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