Kenya: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Kenya

After two years of decline, the Kenyan mushroom and truffle market increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Kenya

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Mushroom and truffle production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Kenya totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 mushrooms and truffles production in Kenya stood at less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of mushrooms and truffles decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Kenya were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Tanzania ($X).

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of mushrooms and truffles increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform