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Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Kenya

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Kenya experienced moderate growth from 38 437 t in 2018 to 39 723 t in 2023, though with annual fluctuations. After a slight increase to 38 449 t in 2019, the volume dipped to 38 187 t in 2020 before rising significantly to 39 456 t in 2021. A minor contraction to 39 021 t followed in 2022, but the market recovered to a new high in 2023.

The market expansion in 2023 was supported by a strong rebound in the agriculture sector, fueled by government fertilizer and seed subsidy programs that improved input availability and reduced costs for farmers. Additionally, Kenya's ratification of the UPOV Convention 1991 and its domestication through the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act enhanced seed quality and breeders' rights, contributing to better seed availability for oil seed production.

In 2024, the government intensified efforts to boost domestic oil seed production through initiatives like the distribution of sunflower and canola seeds to farmers and the launch of an edible oil processing facility in Lamu County. New legislative developments, including the Horticultural Crops Authority Bill 2024, introduced mandatory licensing for growers and processors, while the Edible Oil Crops Promotion Project aimed to significantly increase domestic edible oil output.

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, 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, 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, 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya ranked as the world's 24th largest producer of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits.

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Kenya's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 39 134 tonnes, showing a modest 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Kenya

Exports in kind, t

Kenya's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 239 tonnes, up 11.0% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 186.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 42.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.4%	96.6%	11.0%	42.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, three key markets—China, Germany, and Vietnam—collectively represented 72.3% of Kenya's total exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits by volume.

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's export value of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits climbed for the third straight year. In 2020, exports reached 1 234 thousand US dollars, an 8.4% increase from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, export value soared by 609.1%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 92.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	182.9%	131.2%	8.4%	92.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (36.5% of export value), China (14.8%), and Peru (12.4%) were the leading destinations for Kenya's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits by value, together accounting for 63.7% 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Kenya

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Kenya's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits by volume declined. In 2020, imports fell to 292 tonnes, a sharp 60.1% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28.2%, with an average annual decline of 10.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 730 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 55.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	55.8%	(60.1%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Uganda (42.6% of import volume), Turkey (32.0%), and Tanzania (18.6%) were the primary sources for Kenya's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits by volume, together making up 93.2% 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

Kenya's import value of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits showed notable fluctuations during the period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 1 337 thousand US dollars, then dropped to their lowest point in 2020 at 292 thousand US dollars, a 3.2-fold swing. In 2020, imports marked an abrupt 68.8% loss compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 118.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.5%)	118.3%	(68.8%)	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda and Turkey were the main markets for Kenya's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits by value, jointly representing 84.4% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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