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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Kenya

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  • 60 Pages
  • September 2024
  • Region: Kenya
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5576800
Inflation in dairy products and alternatives in Kenya has significantly increased production costs. Higher taxation and transportation expenses and rising costs of raw materials have forced industry players to increase prices of final products to maintain profitability, which impacts negatively on consumers’ purchasing power. To mitigate this challenge, companies are adopting new technologies to reduce production costs, broaden revenue sources and improve resource utilisation.

The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Kenya report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market directly informs our forecasts to 2028, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Dairy products and alternatives in 2024: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2024
  • Competitive landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Still high inflationary pressure favours retail value over volume growth
  • High prices and limits on distribution restrict access and demand
  • Global players dominate the competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Upward sales trajectory to continue amid changing lifestyles
  • Convenience and healthier options to stimulate interest
  • VAT on milk formula remains a live issue
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 15 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price increases dampen retail volume sales
  • Health concerns hinder the use of butter and spreads
  • Price promotions to gain and retain the loyalty of consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Promotions and health and wellness to pique the interest of consumers at different ends of the market
  • Price rises to limit cooking fats and margarine while butter is set to make a slow recovery amid rising awareness of healthier fats
  • Technological advances to stimulate butter in Kenya
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 20 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 26 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHEESE IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price rises continue to hamper demand
  • Players and consumers experiment with cheese
  • The competitive landscape is intensifying
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for cheese amid retail and foodservice developments
  • Higher milk production to boost local cheese manufacturing
  • Cheese to see technological and production advancements
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 36 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 37 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 40 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Move to more formalised milk sales improves the category performance
  • Milk ATMS continue to threaten packaged milk sales
  • Taste and nutrition perceptions support fresh milk while more affluent consumers boost the demand for dairy only flavoured milk drinks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increases in retail volume sales as price rises slow
  • Kenya Dairy Board aims to foster improvements in dairy
  • Health and wellness and milk safety to the fore
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 45 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 51 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Smaller packs and price promotions help to maintain demand
  • Price rises and the offer of a quality local offer boost retail value sales
  • Players respond to the consumer call for healthier options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook as product awareness and appreciation rise
  • Strong growth potential for sour milk products
  • Investments in technology to improve production efficiencies
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 60 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
  • Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
OTHER DAIRY IN KENYAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cream remains the only significant category in other dairy
  • High prices hamper the potential for cream in the market
  • Low awareness and knowledge of use hinder take-off of condensed milk
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Other dairy is set to remain an underdeveloped category
  • Wider distribution is required to strengthen other dairy’s foothold
  • Stronger cold chain distribution systems to boost the offer of chilled other dairy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN KENYA
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The consumption of plant-based dairy is the preserve of more affluent and sophisticated urban consumers
  • Organic products drive the short-term potential of plant-based dairy
  • Growing offer helps to familiarise plant-based yoghurt in the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Plant-based dairy to grow its appeal among more affluent, health-conscious consumers
  • Global brands may enter the fray in the forecast period
  • Plant-based yoghurt is driving the category towards the mainstream