Kenya: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan onion and shallot market declined rapidly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Kenya

In value terms, onion and shallot production shrank remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of onion and shallot in Kenya declined modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the average onion and shallot 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 2023, approx. X ha of onion and shallot were harvested in Kenya; with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, overseas shipments of onion and shallot increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Sudan (X tons), threefold. Somalia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (X% per year) and Somalia (X% per year).

In value terms, South Sudan ($X), Uganda ($X) and Somalia ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Kenya worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, the amount of onion and shallot imported into Kenya reduced to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Kenya were Egypt ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform