Corn seed imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn seed by Kenya reached $24.2 million in 2024 (46.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $90.6 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 | $24.2M | 46.0K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 59.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 79.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 131.5K t |
| 2018 | $90.6M | 359.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 26.7K t |
Where Kenya imports corn seed from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $13.2M | 55% |
| Uganda | $8.2M | 34% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Rwanda | $633K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $402K | 1.7% |
| India | $179K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $65K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $39K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 59% below the world average of $1.28, 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.
Corn seed exports from Kenya
Exports of corn seed by Kenya reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.7M | 82% |
| Rwanda | $427K | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $241K | 5.4% |
| Burundi | $97K | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported corn seed worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Kenya?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Uganda (34%) and Zimbabwe (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn seed to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2018 at $90.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export corn seed?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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