Kenya: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan leek market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Kenya

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Kenya totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; 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 leek harvested area in Kenya stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Leek Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Kenya; jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), fourfold.

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

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform