Bread and baked goods imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bread and baked goods by Kenya reached $23.7 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $23.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 4.9K t |
Where Kenya imports bread and baked goods from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.0M | 64% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $815K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $489K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $472K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $462K | 2% |
| Denmark | $370K | 1.6% |
| China | $331K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $322K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 75% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 17% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 6.1% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 1.6% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0.1% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bread and baked goods exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported bread and baked goods worth $7.9 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (44%), Somalia (11%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+774% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.5M | 44% |
| Somalia | $874K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $642K | 8.1% |
| Rwanda | $605K | 7.6% |
| South Sudan | $398K | 5% |
| United States | $381K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $339K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $278K | 3.5% |
| Burundi | $178K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $164K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bread and baked goods worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Somalia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (75% of the value) and 1905.90 (17%).
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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