Kenya: Frozen Pork Cut Market 2024

Frozen Pork Cut Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan frozen pork cut market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Pork Cut Production in Kenya

In value terms, frozen pork cut production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Frozen Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exported from Kenya dropped remarkably to X tons, reducing by -38.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 240% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork cut exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for frozen pork cut exports from Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen pork cut exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -15.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-22.8% per year) and Bahrain (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Kenya, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (-18.0% per year) and Bahrain (-5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Tanzania (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat decreased by -20.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork cut imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 270%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest frozen pork cut supplier to Kenya, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pork cut imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X kg), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-18.0% per year) and Spain (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to Kenya, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +28.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.7% per year) and Spain (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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