Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate preparations (other) by Kenya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (745 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 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 | $3.7M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 738 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 814 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 865 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 672 t |
Where Kenya imports chocolate preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), India (14%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $809K | 22% |
| India | $508K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $287K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $217K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $216K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $206K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $161K | 4.3% |
| China | $156K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $142K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.64, 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 preparations (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of chocolate preparations (other) by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (196 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (29%), Uganda (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $715K | 29% |
| Uganda | $360K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $231K | 9.2% |
| Ethiopia | $191K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $156K | 6.2% |
| France | $69K | 2.7% |
| Rwanda | $69K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Kenya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($808 thousand), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.5 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 $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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