Kenya: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan pear market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Kenya

In value terms, pear production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pear yield in Kenya reduced slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average pear 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 pear harvested area in Kenya contracted to X ha, declining by X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 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 2016 to 2022, the growth of the pear harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pear Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons), South Sudan (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Kenya were Rwanda ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Uganda ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Kenya

For the third consecutive year, Kenya recorded growth in purchases abroad of pears, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2015 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of pear to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled X%.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2015 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pear import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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