Coffee preparations imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coffee preparations by Kenya reached $5.1 million in 2024 (864 tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.1M | 864 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 761 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 293 t |
| 2017 | $837K | 162 t |
Where Kenya imports coffee preparations from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.2M | 63% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 21% |
| India | $259K | 5% |
| Egypt | $147K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 2% |
| South Africa | $63K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $49K | 1% |
| China | $35K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.94 per kg, 31% above the world average of $4.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee preparations exports from Kenya
Exports of coffee preparations by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (42%), India (14%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.3M | 42% |
| India | $431K | 14% |
| Japan | $356K | 11% |
| Singapore | $243K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $207K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $134K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $44K | 1.4% |
| Comoros | $41K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coffee preparations imports (HS 2101.12): 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 2101.12: Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee preparations imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coffee preparations worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 864 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee preparations to Kenya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Malaysia (21%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.94 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $4.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coffee preparations to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $837 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 513%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export coffee preparations?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, India and Japan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee preparations?
The HS code for coffee preparations is subheading 2101.12. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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