Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Kenya

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not further prepared dried vegetables in Kenya experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 4 484 tons in 2018, it dropped to 3 793 tons in 2019 before recovering to 4 327 tons in 2020. After a slight dip to 4 211 tons in 2021, the market expanded again to 4 282 tons in 2022 and reached 4 425 tons in 2023.

The increase in market volume in 2023 was supported by improved weather conditions and government subsidies on fertilizer and seeds, which boosted agricultural production and the supply of raw vegetables for drying. Concurrently, government initiatives under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda aimed at positioning Kenya as a leading superfood producer through local co-operatives encouraged value addition and export opportunities for dried vegetables. In 2024, the emergence of organic farmers’ markets in Nairobi and a shift in consumer preferences towards organic and sustainable products further shaped demand, while the Flour Blending Initiative under the “Big 4” Plan sought to diversify staple foods, potentially influencing the dried vegetables segment.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was one of the world's leading producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, ranking 27th globally by production volume.

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Kenya produced 4 256 tons of not further prepared dried vegetables, marking a moderate 8.1% increase from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 3 938 tons, while the peak was in 2018 with 4 725 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 16.7%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 12.5%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 404.3 tons and fell to their lowest in 2020 at 76.7 tons, representing a steep 69.7% drop from 2019. The span from 2018 to 2020 saw a 5.3-fold difference between the peak and trough. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, surging by 344.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Somalia and South Sudan were the dominant buyers of not further prepared dried vegetables from Kenya, together accounting for 81.9% of total exports in kind, with other partners playing a less significant role.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports in value terms peaked in 2018 at 538.8 thousand US dollars and reached a trough in 2020 at 124.0 thousand US dollars, marking a sudden 76.4% decline from the previous year. The period showed a 4.3-fold amplitude between these extremes. The largest increase was in 2018, rising by 149.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (39.9% of exports in value terms), Somalia (31.8%), and South Sudan (10.8%) remained the main markets for not further prepared dried vegetables from Kenya, jointly representing 82.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not further prepared dried vegetables to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports in kind reached their highest in 2018 at 163.0 tons and their lowest in 2017, with a 2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 148.4 tons, which is 36.1% higher than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 33.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 96.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United States concentrated the majority of imports in kind of not further prepared dried vegetables to Kenya, with other markets forming a less significant part of the import structure.

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

After a two-year drop, imports in value terms of not further prepared dried vegetables to Kenya increased in 2020. Kenya imported 195.5 thousand US dollars worth in 2020, indicating a dramatic 48.0% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 195.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (60.7% of imports in value terms), Turkey (10.5%), and South Africa (7.8%) remained the key partners for imports of not further prepared dried vegetables to Kenya, together accounting for 79.0% 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