Cocoa powder imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cocoa powder worth $6.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 931 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 719 t |
Where Kenya imports cocoa powder from
The largest suppliers were Ghana (39%), Indonesia (14%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa powder exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported cocoa powder worth $213 thousand (32 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $136K | 64% |
| Uganda | $36K | 17% |
| Zambia | $23K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 8.4% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cocoa powder imports (HS 1805): 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 1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa powder imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cocoa powder worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa powder to Kenya?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cocoa powder to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 295%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cocoa powder?
Yes. Kenya exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The HS code for cocoa powder is heading 1805. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1805.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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