Kenya: Quinoa Market 2022

Quinoa Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan quinoa market was estimated at $X in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Quinoa consumption peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Quinoa Production in Kenya

In value terms, quinoa production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Quinoa production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2020, the average quinoa yield in Kenya amounted to X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield saw 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 2020, approx. X ha of quinoa were harvested in Kenya; remaining relatively unchanged against 2019. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2020, overseas shipments of quinoa increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, quinoa exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for quinoa exports from Kenya, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uganda.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to +X% per year.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2020, purchases abroad of quinoa decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa imports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the UK (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main suppliers of quinoa imports to Kenya. Moreover, quinoa imports in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK, threefold.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X), the UK ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest quinoa suppliers to Kenya.

The UK saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average quinoa import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform