Dried beans (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported dried beans (other) worth $8.8 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $62.8 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 | $8.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 33.9K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 48.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $62.8M | 178.7K t |
| 2017 | $308K | 347 t |
Where Kenya imports dried beans (other) from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.5M | 97% |
| China | $132K | 1.5% |
| United States | $43K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 0.4% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Dried beans (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of dried beans (other) by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (26%), Pakistan (17%), Thailand (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $734K | 26% |
| Pakistan | $486K | 17% |
| Thailand | $419K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 13% |
| Qatar | $230K | 8.2% |
| Somalia | $129K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $116K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $110K | 3.9% |
| United States | $90K | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $67K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried beans (other) imports (HS 0713.39): 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 0713.39: Vegetables, leguminous: n.e.c. in item no. 0713.3, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried beans (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dried beans (other) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried beans (other) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (2%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried beans (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried beans (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $308 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $62.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dried beans (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Pakistan and Thailand. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried beans (other)?
The HS code for dried beans (other) is subheading 0713.39. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 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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