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Leguminous vegetables market in Kenya

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Kenya began the period with stable volumes of 86.6 thousand tons in 2018 and 2019, underpinned by the agricultural sector's foundational role in the national economy, which accounts for about 20% of GDP and significant employment.

A strong growth phase followed, driving the market to 100.6 thousand tons in 2020 and then accelerating sharply to 136.6 thousand tons in 2021 and 216.1 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion aligned with the continued economic and social importance of the agricultural sector, as consistently reported during these years.

Market volume adjusted to 199.1 thousand tons in 2023 while the sector demonstrated overall stability. Entering 2024, government support mechanisms, including a subsidized fertilizer program, and favorable climatic conditions were noted as positive influences on agricultural production.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 leguminous vegetables in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Kenya was among the world's leading producers of leguminous vegetables from 2017 to 2020, ranking 25th globally by production volume.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Leguminous vegetable production in Kenya increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Kenya produced 124 998 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, which is 4.4% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 72.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.0%	8.9%	4.4%	20.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Kenya's leguminous vegetable production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 308.4 million US dollars, marking a rise of 9.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 69.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.3%	2.0%	9.4%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Kenya's leguminous vegetable exports registered 25 127 tonnes, down by 27.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 34 670 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 32.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	32.7%	(27.5%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France formed the key group of partners for Kenya's leguminous vegetable exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 35.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 22.5%, and France for 19.8%, jointly representing 78.2% of total export flows.

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

Kenya exported 61.998 million US dollars worth of leguminous vegetables in 2020, reflecting a strong decrease of 24.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 81.644 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 24.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	24.3%	(24.1%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France consistently occupied leading positions in Kenya's leguminous vegetable export structure in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 38.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 23.6%, and France for 20.6%, jointly accounting for 82.2% of total export 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 leguminous vegetables to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

Imported leguminous vegetable volumes in Kenya declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 750 tonnes, showing an abrupt fall of 53.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 86%, with a compound annual decline rate of 48.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.2%)	(43.4%)	(53.0%)	(48.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania remained the key source for leguminous vegetable imports into Kenya, accounting for 71.4% of total imports in kind, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

Foreign leguminous vegetable supplies to Kenya declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 207 000 US dollars, down by 57.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 91.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 56.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.5%)	(65.5%)	(57.9%)	(56.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania remained the dominant source for Kenya's leguminous vegetable imports in value terms, with a share of 72.2% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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