Crude palm oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $633.5 million of crude palm oil in 2024 (656.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $920.3 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 | $633.5M | 656.2K t |
| 2023 | $737.9M | 758.5K t |
| 2022 | $920.3M | 703.6K t |
| 2021 | $875.0M | 784.4K t |
| 2020 | $761.3M | 953.1K t |
| 2019 | $473.6M | 674.2K t |
| 2018 | $202.4M | 379.2K t |
| 2017 | $105.1M | 153.7K t |
Where Kenya imports crude palm oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $547.7M | 86% |
| Indonesia | $85.9M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude palm oil exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $6.6 million of crude palm oil in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.1M | 91% |
| Tanzania | $470K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $100K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crude palm oil imports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported crude palm oil worth $633.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 656.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm oil to Kenya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($547.7 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude palm oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.1 million in 2017 to $633.5 million in 2024, an increase of 503%. The peak was 2022 at $920.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $588.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export crude palm oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $626.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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