The orange and mandarin market in Kenya has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. The market size in 2023 stood at 118,000 metric tons, down by 1.67% year-on-year. From 2019 to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was -1.61%, indicating a downward trend. The market reached its peak in 2015 at 201,000 metric tons, then saw a steep decline in 2016 before stabilizing around a lower range. The CAGR over the past five years is -1.05%, suggesting a continued, albeit slower, decrease in market size.
Future trends to watch for include:- Advances in agricultural technology that could increase yield efficiency.- Changes in consumer preferences towards more exotic or alternative fruits.- Climate change effects that may impact the production levels.
