Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Kenya

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in Kenya saw an initial increase to 899.5 t in 2019, a year marked by regulatory actions as KEBS suspended major maize flour brands due to aflatoxin concerns, potentially shifting consumer demand toward alternative products like fruit and nut flours. After a slight dip in 2020, the market contracted sharply to 802.2 t in 2021. This decline coincided with KEBS banning 27 meal and flour brands for non-compliance with national standards, which restricted supply, and reports of high living costs that eroded consumer purchasing power, dampening overall demand.

A strong recovery followed in 2022, with the market volume surging to 970.2 t before stabilizing near 971.7 t in 2023. Entering 2024, the market environment was shaped by new regulatory and consumer trends. The proposed Horticultural Crops Authority Bill introduced mandatory licensing for dealers, which could affect market access, while stricter EU protocols on pesticide residues began impacting export costs and volumes. Concurrently, rising consumer interest in indigenous and alternative flours, such as breadfruit and millet, driven by health and nutrition trends, signaled evolving demand patterns within the segment.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya ranked 24th globally in the production of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Kenya's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 919 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production declined by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of -3.6%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 882 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest drop of 14.1%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Kenya

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 9 358 kg, then surged to a peak of 61 731 kg in 2020, representing a dramatic 559.7% increase year-over-year. The difference between these years was 6.6-fold. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 74.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, Sudan and the United States were the primary destinations for Kenya's exports in volume, together accounting for 80.0% of total shipments. Other partners played relatively minor roles individually.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance varied noticeably over these years. Exports reached their highest value in 2018 at 34.5 thousand US dollars, then dropped to their lowest in 2017, with a 3.6-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, exports amounted to 15.7 thousand US dollars, up 18.9% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 61.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, jumping by 256.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Canada were the top destinations for Kenya's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms. The United States led with 68.2% of exports, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 10.0% and Canada at 9.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 87.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Kenya

Imports in kind, kg

Kenya's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 38 367 kg, up 46.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 186.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 42.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, kg

During 2017-2020, Indonesia, India, and the United States were the main sources of imports in volume for Kenya. Indonesia accounted for 43.8% of imports, India for 27.1%, and the United States for 8.7%. Combined, these three countries supplied 79.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Kenya increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 123.8 thousand US dollars, rising 46.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 268.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 54.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United States, and India dominated as suppliers to Kenya in value terms. Indonesia held 55.7% of import value, the United States 20.5%, and India 9.9%. Together, they accounted for 86.2% of total imports by value.

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

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