Apples and pears imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $12.7 million of apples and pears in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 17.8K t |
Where Kenya imports apples and pears from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.2M | 96% |
| Turkey | $255K | 2% |
| China | $222K | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $30K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
| Iran | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Apples | 97% |
| 0808.30 | Pears | 3.1% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
Apples and pears exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported apples and pears worth $443 thousand (626 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $239K | 54% |
| South Sudan | $163K | 37% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.7% |
| Somalia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $2K | 0.4% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya apples and pears imports (HS 0808): 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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported apples and pears worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples and pears to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of apples and pears to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export apples and pears?
Yes. Kenya exported $443 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (97% of the value) and 0808.30 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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