Kenya: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Kenya

For the seventh consecutive year, the Kenyan fruit and berry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate 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 increased by X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fruit And Berry Production in Kenya

In value terms, fruit and berry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Kenya reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits and berries production in Kenya expanded to X ha, increasing by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Spain, Rwanda, Uganda, Oman, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Kenya were the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Kuwait, Israel and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Swaziland, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit and berry import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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