Kenya: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sorghum market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Production in Kenya

In value terms, sorghum production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in Kenya surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield posted a pronounced increase. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The sorghum harvested area in Kenya expanded notably to X ha in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of sorghum decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Congo was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Congo was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and South Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Kenya

Sorghum imports into Kenya plummeted to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sorghum suppliers to Kenya were the United States ($X), Sudan ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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