The forecasted domestic consumption of milled rice in Kenya shows a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual consumption stood at 1.06 million metric tons. Forecasted data exhibits the following year-on-year variations: from 2024 to 2025, a 3.67% increase; from 2025 to 2026, a 2.65% increase; from 2026 to 2027, a 3.45% increase; and from 2027 to 2028, a 2.5% increase. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual growth of 2.96%.
Future trends to watch for include factors such as population growth, changes in dietary preferences, government rice policy initiatives, and potential improvements in agricultural technology which can all influence the future trajectory of milled rice consumption in Kenya. Monitoring these trends will be critical in understanding and anticipating shifts in rice consumption patterns.
