Kenya: Market for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms 2024

Market Size for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan nutmeg, mace and cardamom market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted temperate growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Kenya

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Nutmeg, mace and cardamom production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Kenya amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The nutmeg, mace and cardamom yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 nutmeg, mace and cardamoms production in Kenya amounted to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. The harvested area 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 being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The nutmeg, mace and cardamom harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms exported from Kenya dropped markedly to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), Canada (X tons) and South Sudan (X kg) were the main destinations of nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share 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 X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Uganda ($X) and South Sudan ($X) were the largest markets for nutmeg, mace and cardamom exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 nutmeg, mace and cardamom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 South Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamom to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average nutmeg, mace and cardamom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 a decline.

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