Canned tomatoes imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.5 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 6.1K t |
Where Kenya imports canned tomatoes from
Most of the value came from Egypt (40%), Italy (39%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.0M | 40% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 39% |
| China | $1.4M | 18% |
| Tunisia | $123K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $17K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $11K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 95% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported canned tomatoes worth $303 thousand (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (33%), Central African Republic (28%), South Sudan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $101K | 33% |
| Central African Republic | $85K | 28% |
| South Sudan | $53K | 18% |
| Rwanda | $52K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.2% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya canned tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported canned tomatoes worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Italy (39%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canned tomatoes to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Kenya exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (95% of the value) and 2002.10 (5%).
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