Kenya - Chocolate and Cocoa Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chocolate Market Size in Kenya
The Kenyan chocolate market reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Chocolate Production in Kenya
In value terms, chocolate production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.
Chocolate Exports
Exports from Kenya
In 2023, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of chocolate and cocoa products, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, chocolate exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for chocolate exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chocolate exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Rwanda (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).
In value terms, Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chocolate exported from Kenya worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Rwanda, Switzerland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, South Sudan, Zambia, the UK and Burundi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average chocolate export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Chocolate Imports
Imports into Kenya
For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in purchases abroad of chocolate and cocoa products, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, chocolate imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of chocolate imports to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Turkey, Italy, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest chocolate suppliers to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, India, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Turkey, China, Colombia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average chocolate import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
- Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
- Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
- Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
- Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
- Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
- Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
- Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
- Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
- Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)
Country coverage:
- Kenya
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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