Kenya: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan green bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant expansion. Green bean consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Green Bean Production in Kenya

In value terms, green bean production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Kenya dropped slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Kenya; standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Green Bean Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of green beans from Kenya fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from Kenya were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Kenya declined markedly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main supplier of green bean to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform