Chewing gum exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $40.3 million of chewing gum in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $40.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 29.6K t |
Where Kenya exports chewing gum to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $23.5M | 58% |
| Tanzania | $5.3M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $5.1M | 13% |
| South Sudan | $3.5M | 8.6% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $648K | 1.6% |
| Burundi | $452K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $176K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 0.2% |
| China | $55K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chewing gum imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.2 million of chewing gum in 2024 (387 tonnes). Most of the value came from Poland (45%), Pakistan (18%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $544K | 45% |
| Pakistan | $217K | 18% |
| China | $128K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $51K | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $47K | 3.9% |
| India | $44K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $38K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $28K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1.8% |
| Tunisia | $21K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chewing gum exports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported chewing gum worth $40.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 156 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy chewing gum from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Tanzania (13%) and the DR Congo (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average export price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of chewing gum from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $40.3 million in 2024, an increase of 369%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import chewing gum?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Pakistan and China. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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