Kenya: Market for Spices Except Pepper or Ginger 2024

Market Size for Spices Except Pepper or Ginger in Kenya

The Kenyan market for spices except pepper or ginger dropped markedly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger in Kenya

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced downturn. Spices except pepper or ginger production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of spices except pepper or ginger in Kenya dropped slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The spices except pepper or ginger yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the 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, the spices except pepper or ginger harvested area in Kenya dropped slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spices except pepper or ginger production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, overseas shipments of spices except pepper or ginger decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of spices except pepper or ginger exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Denmark, Rwanda, South Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, Burundi, Somalia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for spices except pepper or ginger exported from Kenya were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Uganda ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Denmark, France, Rwanda, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, South Sudan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 export price for spices except pepper or ginger amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Spices Except Pepper or Ginger

Imports into Kenya

Spices except pepper or ginger imports into Kenya expanded sharply to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spices except pepper or ginger imports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) constituted the largest spices except pepper or ginger supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, spices except pepper or ginger imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), South Africa ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest spices except pepper or ginger suppliers to Kenya, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for spices except pepper or ginger amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform