Beef carcasses exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of beef carcasses by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (467 tonnes). Value rose 636% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $2.8M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $385K | 99 t |
| 2022 | $432K | 103 t |
| 2021 | $389K | 92 t |
| 2020 | $652K | 150 t |
| 2019 | $262K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $45K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $114K | 15 t |
Where Kenya exports beef carcasses to
One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.3M | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $392K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $98K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, close to the world average of $5.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya beef carcasses exports (HS 0201.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported beef carcasses worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 75 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 636% on 2023.
Which countries buy beef carcasses from Kenya?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Kuwait (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average export price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of beef carcasses from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $114 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $639 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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