Dried mung beans exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried mung beans by Kenya reached $18.6 million in 2024 (25.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 173% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $18.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $575K | 780 t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 28.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya exports dried mung beans to
Most of it went to Vietnam (43%), Pakistan (18%), Thailand (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $8.0M | 43% |
| Pakistan | $3.3M | 18% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Nepal | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| India | $812K | 4.4% |
| South Sudan | $538K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $340K | 1.8% |
| China | $251K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $195K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.97, 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 mung beans imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $15.4 million of dried mung beans in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Uganda alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $14.8M | 96% |
| Tanzania | $412K | 2.7% |
| France | $88K | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $64K | 0.4% |
| India | $41K | 0.3% |
| Madagascar | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Argentina | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried mung beans exports (HS 0713.31): 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 0713.31: Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried mung beans exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported dried mung beans worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 173% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried mung beans from Kenya?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Pakistan (18%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried mung beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried mung beans from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import dried mung beans?
Yes. Kenya imported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and France. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried mung beans?
The HS code for dried mung beans is subheading 0713.31. 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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