Decaffeinated green coffee exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of decaffeinated green coffee by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 354 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 353 t |
| 2022 | $902K | 132 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 348 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 623 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 275 t |
Where Kenya exports decaffeinated green coffee to
United States alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 94% |
| South Africa | $110K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $25K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.68 per kg, 30% above the world average of $5.12. 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.
Decaffeinated green coffee imports to Kenya
Imports of decaffeinated green coffee by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $610K | 51% |
| DR Congo | $465K | 39% |
| Germany | $86K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $19K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya decaffeinated green coffee exports (HS 0901.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0901.12: Coffee: decaffeinated, not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of decaffeinated green coffee exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported decaffeinated green coffee worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy decaffeinated green coffee from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and the Czech Republic (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average export price of decaffeinated green coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.68 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $5.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of decaffeinated green coffee from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2018 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import decaffeinated green coffee?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for decaffeinated green coffee?
The HS code for decaffeinated green coffee is subheading 0901.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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