Brandy imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.2 million of brandy in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.8 million.
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 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 771 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 348 t |
Where Kenya imports brandy from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.4M | 61% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 31% |
| Italy | $211K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.7% |
| Moldova | $46K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $42K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $33K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.91 per kg, 34% below the world average of $10.50, 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.
Brandy exports from Kenya
Exports of brandy by Kenya reached $378 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (21%), United Kingdom (15%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 15% |
| France | $43K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 9.1% |
| Ethiopia | $31K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $25K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 4% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya brandy imports (HS 2208.20): 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 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc.
Common questions
What is the value of brandy imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported brandy worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply brandy to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of brandy per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $10.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brandy to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export brandy?
Yes. Kenya exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for brandy?
The HS code for brandy is subheading 2208.20. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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