Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya
  4. Exports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped amounted to $2,563 per ton, falling by -39.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,310 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($6,129 per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($684 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+39.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at $4,612 per ton in 2022, waning by -13.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $5,616 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($6,040 per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($708 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 Egypt (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya

In 2022, imports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped into Kenya surged to 14K tons, rising by 127% against the year before. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped skyrocketed to $37M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 190%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India1.50.53.58.880.4%
Zimbabwe0.61.64.87.8135.1%
South Africa0.10.11.15.8287.1%
PakistanN/AN/A2.15.6166.7%
BangladeshN/AN/AN/A4.80%
BrazilN/A0.11.52.5400.0%
Uganda1.34.18.6N/A157.2%
Others2.32.95.21.4-15.3%
Total5.89.326.936.785.0%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped to Kenya in 2022:

  1. Bangladesh (7.1K tons)
  2. Brazil (2.0K tons)
  3. India (1.7K tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (1.3K tons)
  5. Pakistan (1.0K tons)
  6. South Africa (0.9K tons)

Exports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped decreased by -40.3% to 1.4K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped dropped significantly to $6.5M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $34M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Export of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium4554441452,04465.0%
South Africa63.31,320214944146.1%
Romania13761842.191888.5%
Turkey2823,94845873537.6%
Netherlands6373441196410.2%
Germany98348491.5448-23.0%
Somalia41.410439.074.021.4%
Russia1,36138921859.3-64.8%
Jordan1,2122,496795N/A-19.0%
United States1,2321,166358N/A-46.1%
Moldova490652329N/A-18.1%
Poland2,3562,478327N/A-62.7%
Egypt2,093585207N/A-68.6%
Others12,63318,5319,170604-63.7%
Total23,97533,56012,5136,468-35.4%

Top Export Markets for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Belgium (347.3 tons)
  2. Netherlands (196.5 tons)
  3. South Africa (158.4 tons)
  4. Germany (158.4 tons)
  5. Romania (152.0 tons)
  6. Turkey (147.4 tons)
  7. Somalia (104.5 tons)
  8. Russia (19.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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