Chocolate imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate by Kenya reached $12.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.4 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 | $12.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), Egypt (25%), Italy (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 27% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 25% |
| Italy | $866K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $852K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $569K | 4.6% |
| India | $562K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $532K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $526K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $450K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $358K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 37% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 30% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 15% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 10% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 8.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 33% below the world average of $6.27, 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.
Chocolate exports from Kenya
Exports of chocolate by Kenya reached $4.1 million in 2024 (400 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (26%), Uganda (19%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| Uganda | $782K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $587K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $297K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $276K | 6.8% |
| Ethiopia | $224K | 5.5% |
| Rwanda | $167K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $163K | 4% |
| France | $96K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $76K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported chocolate worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Egypt (25%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export chocolate?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Uganda and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1806.31 (37% of the value) and 1806.90 (30%).
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