Kenya: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sunflower seed market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Kenya

In value terms, sunflower seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Kenya amounted to X ton per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average sunflower seed yield remained at a 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, the sunflower seed harvested area in Kenya stood at X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Kenya

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sunflower seed increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained 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 Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sunflower seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Argentina ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Kenya, together comprising X% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, import price attained 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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