Dried kidney beans exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported dried kidney beans worth $11.8 million (13.6 thousand tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.1 million.
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 | $11.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 22.1K t |
Where Kenya exports dried kidney beans to
Most of it went to India (49%), Pakistan (41%), Yemen (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 49% |
| Pakistan | $4.9M | 41% |
| Yemen | $492K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $163K | 1.4% |
| South Sudan | $109K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $87K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $59K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $32K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.19, 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 kidney beans imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported dried kidney beans worth $8.6 million (24.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Tanzania (44%), Ethiopia (19%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.8M | 44% |
| Ethiopia | $1.7M | 20% |
| France | $1.1M | 12% |
| Chile | $826K | 9.6% |
| United States | $676K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $246K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $101K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $95K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $68K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried kidney beans exports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried kidney beans worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried kidney beans from Kenya?
India was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Pakistan (41%) and Yemen (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried kidney beans from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import dried kidney beans?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Ethiopia and France. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. 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.
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