Baking mixes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of baking mixes in 2024 (864 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 864 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 946 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 945 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $795K | 335 t |
Where Kenya imports baking mixes from
The largest suppliers were France (30%), United Arab Emirates (29%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $656K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $639K | 29% |
| South Africa | $199K | 9.1% |
| Egypt | $184K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $143K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $127K | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $100K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $26K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking mixes exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $315 thousand of baking mixes in 2024 (102 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (31%), Uganda (19%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $97K | 31% |
| Uganda | $60K | 19% |
| United States | $55K | 18% |
| South Africa | $47K | 15% |
| South Sudan | $23K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $19K | 6% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported baking mixes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 864 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($656 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of baking mixes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $795 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export baking mixes?
Yes. Kenya exported $315 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. 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 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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