Dried legumes exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported dried legumes worth $104.5 million (129.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 171% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $104.5M | 129.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 47.6K t |
| 2021 | $79.3M | 100.0K t |
| 2020 | $78.2M | 96.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.1M | 57.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 25.3K t |
Where Kenya exports dried legumes to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $71.0M | 68% |
| Pakistan | $8.8M | 8.4% |
| Vietnam | $8.1M | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 2.9% |
| South Sudan | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Nepal | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Sudan | $685K | 0.7% |
| Yemen | $492K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.60 | Dried pigeon peas | 59% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 18% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 11% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 4.2% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 3.6% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 2.7% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 0.7% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried legumes imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported dried legumes worth $69.6 million (130.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Uganda (43%), Tanzania (14%), United States (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $29.7M | 43% |
| Tanzania | $10.0M | 14% |
| United States | $9.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 6% |
| Ukraine | $3.3M | 4.7% |
| Ethiopia | $2.1M | 3% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Chile | $883K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried legumes exports (HS 0713): 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: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried legumes worth $104.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried legumes from Kenya?
India was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($71.0 million), followed by Pakistan (8%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.80 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 legumes from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $104.5 million in 2024, an increase of 380%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import dried legumes?
Yes. Kenya imported $69.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0713.60 (59% of the value) and 0713.31 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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