The market size volume for dates in Kenya is at 7.18 thousand metric tons in 2024, forecasted to reach 7.9 thousand metric tons by 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 7.0 thousand metric tons. Year-on-year variations from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent growth trend: 2.5% in 2025, 2.6% in 2026, 2.2% in 2027, and 2.3% in 2028. Over the last two years, this indicates strong momentum with an average year-on-year growth of 2.3%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately 2.4%, reflecting a stable market expansion.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing demand for organic and quality dates
- Expansion of distribution channels, particularly online
- Potential impacts from climatic changes on date farming
- Government policies supporting agricultural growth and export
