Dried black-eyed peas exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.8 million of dried black-eyed peas in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 114% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% 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 | $3.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $126K | 143 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $221K | 800 t |
| 2018 | $628K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $29K | 19 t |
Where Kenya exports dried black-eyed peas to
India alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 98% |
| United States | $63K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried black-eyed peas exports (HS 0713.35): 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 0713.35: Vegetables, leguminous: cow peas (Vigna unguiculata), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried black-eyed peas exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried black-eyed peas worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 102 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried black-eyed peas from Kenya?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United States (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried black-eyed peas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried black-eyed peas from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried black-eyed peas?
The HS code for dried black-eyed peas is subheading 0713.35. 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?
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