Cereal flour exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported cereal flour worth $2.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 million.
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 | $2.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $977K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $323K | 421 t |
| 2018 | $538K | 589 t |
| 2017 | $266K | 251 t |
Where Kenya exports cereal flour to
The largest buyer markets were Qatar (34%), Norway (13%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $798K | 34% |
| Norway | $299K | 13% |
| United States | $242K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 10% |
| Sweden | $150K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $93K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $90K | 3.8% |
| South Sudan | $82K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 56% |
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal flour imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.3 million of cereal flour in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $681K | 51% |
| Tanzania | $401K | 30% |
| Ethiopia | $103K | 7.8% |
| India | $42K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $32K | 2.4% |
| China | $26K | 2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cereal flour exports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported cereal flour worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flour from Kenya?
Qatar was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by Norway (13%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal flour from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $266 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 779%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import cereal flour?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1102.90 (56% of the value) and 1102.20 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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