Kenya: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2024

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan frozen chicken cut market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.0% against 2020 indices. Frozen chicken cut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Kenya

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Frozen chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Kenya

Frozen chicken cut exports from Kenya soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 117% on 2021. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 203%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Kenya, together comprising 60% 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 South Sudan (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Kenya were Somalia ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -22.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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 Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, frozen chicken cut imports into Kenya declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -16.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 633%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 539% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen chicken cut to Kenya, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen chicken cut imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-2.3% per year) and Brazil (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of chicken to Kenya, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-18.2% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 56%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+48.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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