Cereal germ imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $18.8 million of cereal germ in 2024 (147.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 145 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.4 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 | $18.8M | 147.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 107.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 91.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 61.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $271K | 512 t |
| 2017 | $760K | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya imports cereal germ from
Uganda alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $18.8M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $33K | 0.2% |
| India | $17K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 64% below the world average of $0.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cereal germ imports (HS 1104.30): 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 1104.30: Cereal: germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal germ imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cereal germ worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 145 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal germ to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal germ per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal germ to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $760 thousand in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal germ?
The HS code for cereal germ is subheading 1104.30. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
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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