Dried pasta imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported dried pasta worth $18.3 million (30.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.3M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 38.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 22.5K t |
Where Kenya imports dried pasta from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), Egypt (38%), Iran (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.4M | 46% |
| Egypt | $7.0M | 38% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $537K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 0.7% |
| China | $127K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $89K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $48K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.31, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried pasta imports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dried pasta worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Egypt (38%) and Iran (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried pasta to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2020 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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