Bakery products (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.0 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. 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 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 681 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports bakery products (other) from
Most of the value came from India (26%), Egypt (12%), Denmark (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 26% |
| Egypt | $469K | 12% |
| Denmark | $321K | 8% |
| France | $249K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $244K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $220K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $178K | 4.4% |
| China | $176K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $164K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $156K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Bakery products (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of bakery products (other) by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (728 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (33%), United States (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $874K | 33% |
| United States | $320K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 8.5% |
| Tanzania | $200K | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $160K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $150K | 5.6% |
| India | $148K | 5.5% |
| Nigeria | $104K | 3.9% |
| South Sudan | $104K | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $82K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bakery products (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bakery products (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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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