Kenya: Peach And Nectarine Market 2024

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan peach and nectarine market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Kenya

In value terms, peach and nectarine production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of peaches and nectarines in Kenya expanded to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average peach and nectarine yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in Kenya; declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of peaches and nectarines exported from Kenya surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, peach and nectarine exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for peaches and nectarines exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average peach and nectarine export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were imported into Kenya; picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peaches and nectarines to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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