SUBTOPIC: Sugar Production in Kenya
– Kenya produced 193,532 tonnes of crystalline sugar in the first four months of 2020
– Imported 184,677 tonnes to cover the production deficit
– Data from the Kenya Sugar Directorate
– Top sugar manufacturers in Kenya during that period
– West Kenya Sugar Company had the highest output and market share
SUBTOPIC: Largest Sugar Manufacturers in Kenya
– West Kenya Sugar Company had an output of 57,317 metric tonnes with a market share of 29.62%
– Butali Sugar Mills produced 31,108 metric tonnes with a market share of 16.07%
– Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited manufactured 27,732 metric tonnes with a market share of 14.33%
– Sukari Industries Limited had an output of 27,606 metric tonnes with a market share of 14.26%
– Transmara Sugar Company produced 25,122 metric tonnes with a market share of 12.98%
SUBTOPIC: Recent Events
– Sugar imports were necessary to cover the production deficit in Kenya
– The table shows the top eight sugar manufacturers in the country
– The total sugar production in the first four months of 2020 was 193,532 metric tonnes
– Rounding errors may affect the accuracy of the totals
– Various news sources reported on developments in the sugar industry in Kenya
SUBTOPIC: References
– Various articles from Business Daily Africa, Bloomberg News, The Star, and other sources provided information on the sugar industry in Kenya
– Reports on sugar factories, market dynamics, and financial challenges
– Coverage of specific sugar manufacturers and their operations
– Details on investments, production capacity, and market share
– Insights into the regulatory environment and industry trends
SUBTOPIC: Economy of Kenya
– The sugar industry is a significant component of Kenya’s economy
– Sugar production and manufacturing contribute to the country’s GDP
– Challenges such as debt, maintenance, and competition impact the industry
– Investments in new sugar factories and power boosts aim to improve production
– Market dynamics, imports, and pricing wars influence the sugar sector in Kenya
This is a list of sugar manufacturers in Kenya