Cereal groats imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.8 million of cereal groats in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 139% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $2.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $405K | 689 t |
| 2020 | $446K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $251K | 624 t |
| 2018 | $292K | 825 t |
| 2017 | $216K | 428 t |
Where Kenya imports cereal groats from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.0M | 73% |
| South Africa | $218K | 7.8% |
| United States | $212K | 7.5% |
| India | $147K | 5.2% |
| Canada | $99K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $94K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 87% |
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 13% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.1 million of cereal groats in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $882K | 84% |
| Tanzania | $102K | 9.7% |
| Uganda | $57K | 5.4% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cereal groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cereal groats worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal groats to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $216 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $973 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also export cereal groats?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (87% of the value) and 1103.11 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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