Dried lentils imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried lentils by Kenya reached $9.3 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports dried lentils from
The largest suppliers were Canada (43%), United States (33%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.0M | 43% |
| United States | $3.0M | 33% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 14% |
| India | $705K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $39K | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | $38K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $22K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $14K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
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 lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dried lentils worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Kenya?
Canada was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United States (33%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 603%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. 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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