Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya
4. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $2,757 per ton in 2022, jumping by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 183% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,487 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($5,128 per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($502 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 Hong Kong SAR (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce amounted to $365 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The import price peaked at $1,633 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($1,162 per ton), while the price for Tanzania stood at $328 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (-10.1%).

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce, when their volume increased by 422% to 19 tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports surged to $48K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from Kenya in 2022:

1. Hong Kong SAR (11.1 tons)
2. Somalia (3.5 tons)
3. Bahrain (1.5 tons)
4. Qatar (0.7 tons)
5. Saudi Arabia (0.6 tons)
6. Kuwait (0.3 tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -0.6% to 59 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.3%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 59 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports stood at $21K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to Kenya in 2022:

1. Tanzania (56.0 tons)
2. Egypt (2.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform