Edible nuts exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.5 million of edible nuts in 2024 (683 tonnes). That is 16% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 717 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 523 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 499 t |
Where Kenya exports edible nuts to
Most of it went to Netherlands (31%), Belgium (19%), Czech Republic (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 31% |
| Belgium | $659K | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $266K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $253K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $244K | 6.9% |
| Morocco | $194K | 5.5% |
| United States | $187K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $168K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $107K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.32 | Shelled cashew nuts | 91% |
| 0801.11 | Desiccated coconut | 6.5% |
| 0801.19 | Coconut (fresh or dried) | 2.6% |
| 0801.21 | Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 0.2% |
| 0801.12 | Whole coconuts | 0.1% |
| 0801.22 | Shelled brazil nuts | 0% |
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts (in shell) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, 220% above the world average of $1.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Edible nuts imports to Kenya
Imports of edible nuts by Kenya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 78% |
| Vietnam | $259K | 10% |
| Zambia | $140K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 3% |
| India | $41K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $17K | 0.7% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya edible nuts exports (HS 0801): 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 0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported edible nuts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible nuts from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 220% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible nuts from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import edible nuts?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Vietnam and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $957 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0801.32 (91% of the value) and 0801.11 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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