Animal feed imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $41.0 million of animal feed in 2024 (54.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $64.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.0M | 54.2K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.0M | 222.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 11.6K t |
Where Kenya imports animal feed from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (13%), Tanzania (11%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 13% |
| Tanzania | $4.3M | 11% |
| China | $4.0M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.7M | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 91% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported animal feed worth $29.0 million (67.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (45%), Tanzania (30%), Rwanda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $13.1M | 45% |
| Tanzania | $8.6M | 30% |
| Rwanda | $6.6M | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $360K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $132K | 0.5% |
| United States | $45K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $37K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $27K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya animal feed imports (HS 2309): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported animal feed worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Tanzania (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of animal feed to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2018 at $64.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export animal feed?
Yes. Kenya exported $29.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (91% of the value) and 2309.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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