Dried pulses (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of dried pulses (other) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.8 million.
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 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $899K | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports dried pulses (other) from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.0M | 83% |
| United States | $267K | 11% |
| India | $117K | 4.8% |
| Chile | $29K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pulses (other) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $727 thousand of dried pulses (other) in 2024 (745 tonnes). India alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $432K | 59% |
| Pakistan | $124K | 17% |
| France | $96K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $19K | 2.6% |
| United States | $17K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $10K | 1.4% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dried pulses (other) imports (HS 0713.90): 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 0713.90: Vegetables, leguminous: n.e.c. in heading no. 0713, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pulses (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dried pulses (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pulses (other) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (11%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pulses (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried pulses (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $899 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dried pulses (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Pakistan and France. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pulses (other)?
The HS code for dried pulses (other) is subheading 0713.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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