Bran imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported bran worth $34.1 million (253.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $34.1M | 253.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 187.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 177.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 169.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 157.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 136.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 123.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports bran from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $30.7M | 90% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| Rwanda | $954K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $296K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $14K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.10 | Corn bran | 48% |
| 2302.30 | Wheat bran | 48% |
| 2302.40 | Cereal bran (other grains) | 3.1% |
| 2302.50 | Legume bran | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Bran exports from Kenya
Exports of bran by Kenya reached $32.3 million in 2024 (234.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Oman (39%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Qatar (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $12.6M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 25% |
| Qatar | $7.5M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $843K | 2.6% |
| Seychelles | $264K | 0.8% |
| India | $148K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $120K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $93K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $75K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bran imports (HS 2302): 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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bran worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bran to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and Rwanda (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bran to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bran?
Yes. Kenya exported $32.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. That compares with imports of $34.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2302.10 (48% of the value) and 2302.30 (48%).
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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