Eggs in shell imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eggs in shell by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (866 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.2 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 | $2.7M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 929 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports eggs in shell from
Tanzania alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 64% |
| Zambia | $568K | 21% |
| Uganda | $223K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $111K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $29K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.9% |
| Ethiopia | $22K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Fertile hatching eggs | 86% |
| 0407.19 | Fertile poultry eggs | 6.7% |
| 0407.90 | Preserved eggs | 5.6% |
| 0407.29 | Fresh poultry eggs | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 41% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Eggs in shell exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported eggs in shell worth $1.4 million (326 tonnes). Uganda alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.4M | 95% |
| Malawi | $40K | 2.8% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya eggs in shell imports (HS 0407): 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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported eggs in shell worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply eggs in shell to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Zambia (21%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of eggs in shell to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export eggs in shell?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Malawi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (85% of the value) and 0407.19 (7%).
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