Kenya: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Kenya

After two years of growth, the Kenyan leek market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Kenya

In value terms, leek production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Leek production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2023, the average leek yield in Kenya surged to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The leek yield peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Kenya was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Kenya

For the third consecutive year, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bahrain (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania amounted to X%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform