Boneless beef cuts exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $6.4 million of boneless beef cuts in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 681 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 453 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 555 t |
| 2020 | $23K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $23K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $91K | 13 t |
Where Kenya exports boneless beef cuts to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 99% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.63, 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.
Boneless beef cuts imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported boneless beef cuts worth $306 thousand (26 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $189K | 62% |
| Australia | $99K | 32% |
| Italy | $18K | 6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya boneless beef cuts exports (HS 0201.30): 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 0201.30: Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of boneless beef cuts exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported boneless beef cuts worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 116 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy boneless beef cuts from Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (1%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of boneless beef cuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of boneless beef cuts from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $91 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import boneless beef cuts?
Yes. Kenya imported $306 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Australia and Italy. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for boneless beef cuts?
The HS code for boneless beef cuts is subheading 0201.30. 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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