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Dried shelled cow peas market in Kenya

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of dried shelled cow peas in Kenya expanded from 193.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 264.2 thousand tons in 2020, reflecting a period of significant growth. However, output collapsed to 125.4 thousand tons in 2021 and edged down further to 115.6 thousand tons in 2022.

The market rebounded in 2023, with production reaching 171.8 thousand tons. This recovery was driven by a strong 6.5% growth in the agricultural sector, supported by favorable weather conditions and government subsidy programs for fertilizers and seeds, which boosted legume cultivation including cow peas.

In 2024, the Kenyan government launched the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation 2024-2033 to promote sustainable agriculture, while the new Kenya Agricultural Marketing Information System aims to improve market data access and early warning capabilities. Additionally, infrastructure projects such as the modernization of markets in Nairobi are intended to enhance distribution networks.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kenya
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried shelled cow peas in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of dried shelled cow peas.

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Dried shelled cow peas production in Kenya increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Kenya produced 264.2 thousand tonnes of dried shelled cow peas, marking an 18.8% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 115.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.0%	14.7%	18.8%	29.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Dried shelled cow peas production in Kenya increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of dried shelled cow peas in Kenya was valued at 53 673 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 25.6% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 168.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.7%	22.5%	25.6%	39.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with an 11.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kenya's dried shelled cow peas export volume totaled 5 814 tonnes, which is 1 028.9% higher than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 515 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 73.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	94.1%	(73.5%)	1 028.9%	79.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda remained the primary destination for dried shelled cow peas exports from Kenya, accounting for 84.9% of total exports in kind, while other destinations were much less significant.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 11.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kenya exported 1 181 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled cow peas, representing a sharp rise of 1 093.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 99 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 71.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	114.6%	(71.7%)	1 093.6%	93.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Uganda, India, and Singapore played leading roles in the value of dried shelled cow peas exports from Kenya. Uganda accounted for 58.8% of exports in value terms, India for 20.1%, and Singapore for 14.1%, collectively representing 92.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled cow peas to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Kenya's dried shelled cow peas imports registered 0.0 tonnes, amounting to a decrease of 99.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of -96.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(99.7%)	(96.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were heavily focused on Malawi, which accounted for 98.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, dried shelled cow peas shipments to Kenya from abroad amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, marking an abrupt loss of 99.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 100%, equating to an annualized rate of -95.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(99.9%)	(95.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Kenya's dependence on Malawi was pronounced, with this market accounting for 92.7% of total imports in value terms of dried shelled cow peas.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io