Earlier Report Observations
The market for fresh globe artichokes in Kenya showed significant variation from 2018 to 2023. It reached a peak volume of 36 690 kg in 2019, followed by a decline to 28 540 kg in 2020 and further to 27 140 kg by 2021.
The fluctuations were primarily driven by changes in import levels. Imports jumped to 9 660 kg in 2019, adding substantially to the market size, but then fell sharply to just 380 kg in 2021 and ceased entirely from 2022 onward.
Domestic production remained steady at around 27 000 kg per year throughout the period. With imports gone, the market stabilized at approximately 26 900 kg from 2022 to 2023, reflecting only local output.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Kenya
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2018-2023, kg
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, kg
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Kenya
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production globe artichokes in Kenya
In kind, 2017-2020, kg
Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
Kenya's production of globe artichokes in 2020 reached 26,890 kg, showing no significant change compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 26,370 kg. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 3.3%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2019 at 2.5%.
Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (3.3%) | 2.5% | (0.5%) | (0.5%) |
Exports globe artichokes from Kenya
Exports in kind, kg
In 2018, Kenya exported 25 kg of globe artichokes, marking a sharp decline of 67.5% from the previous year.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (67.5%) | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, Bunkers and Rwanda were the main buyers of Kenyan globe artichokes, together accounting for 34.3% of total export volumes.
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, $ US
Kenya's globe artichoke exports in 2018 amounted to 64 US dollars, representing a steep decline of 49.8% compared to 2017.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (49.8%) | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers (with 33.4% of total flows) and Rwanda (10.3%) formed the leading pair of markets for Kenyan globe artichoke exports in value terms.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020
Imports globe artichokes to Kenya
Imports in kind, kg
The market showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1,650 kg, while the highest occurred in 2017, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 47 times. The 2020 volume represented a sharp fall of 82.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 94.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 123.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (94.5%) | 123.1% | (82.9%) | (72.4%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, Italy was virtually the exclusive supplier of globe artichokes to Kenya, absorbing 100.0% of total import volumes.
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, $ US
The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 1,399 US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 49 times. The 2020 value was 82.7% weaker than the previous year. The largest decline was seen in 2018 at 94.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 111.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (94.5%) | 111.3% | (82.7%) | (72.8%) |
From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Kenya's globe artichoke imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020
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