Corn groats imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported corn groats worth $2.5 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 192% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $2.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $839K | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $151K | 230 t |
| 2020 | $111K | 306 t |
| 2019 | $139K | 410 t |
| 2018 | $265K | 773 t |
| 2017 | $128K | 374 t |
Where Kenya imports corn groats from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.0M | 83% |
| United States | $210K | 8.6% |
| India | $135K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $63K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya corn groats imports (HS 1103.13): 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 1103.13: Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn groats imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported corn groats worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 192% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn groats to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn groats to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $728 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for corn groats?
The HS code for corn groats is subheading 1103.13. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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