Kenya: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan green bean market declined to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Green Bean Production in Kenya

In value terms, green bean production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Kenya totaled X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Kenya; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2023, the amount of green beans exported from Kenya rose remarkably to X tons, growing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of green beans, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform