Kenya: Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring 2022

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Kenya

The Kenyan market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring reduced to $X in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. Consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in Kenya

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, the amount of smoked fish other than salmon and herring exported from Kenya shrank to X tons, which is down by -X% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+X%).

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of smoked fish other than salmon and herring, when their volume increased by X% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Tanzania (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (-X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-X% per year) and Uganda (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2020, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform