Crude sunflower or safflower oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $3.5 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $3.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $416K | 527 t |
Where Kenya imports crude sunflower or safflower oil from
Ukraine alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.7M | 77% |
| Egypt | $372K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $243K | 7% |
| Uganda | $127K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.5% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from Kenya
Exports of crude sunflower or safflower oil by Kenya reached $535 thousand in 2024 (495 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $535K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crude sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude sunflower or safflower oil to Kenya?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude sunflower or safflower oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $416 thousand in 2018 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 740%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $535 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. 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 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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