Barley exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of barley by Kenya reached $4.4 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 62% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $858K | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $94K | 150 t |
Where Kenya exports barley to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.3M | 99% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 1.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1003
| 1003.90 | Cereals: barley, other than seed | 93% |
| 1003.10 | Barley seed | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1003.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.23, 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.
Barley imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported barley worth $516 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $329K | 64% |
| Uganda | $184K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya barley exports (HS 1003): 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 1003: Barley.
Common questions
What is the value of barley exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported barley worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 112 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy barley from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Tanzania (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of barley per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of barley from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $94 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import barley?
Yes. Kenya imported $516 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Uganda and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for barley?
The HS code for barley is heading 1003. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1003.90 (93% of the value) and 1003.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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