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. Some players are a...
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Kenya
Euromonitor International
September 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN KENYA
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 KENYA
KEY 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 KENYA
KEY 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 KENYA
KEY 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 KENYA
KEY 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 KENYA
KEY 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 KENYA
KEY 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