Filled chocolate bars imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filled chocolate bars by Kenya reached $4.6 million in 2024 (994 tonnes). That is 28% 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 | $4.6M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 811 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 751 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 693 t |
Where Kenya imports filled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Egypt (20%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 46% |
| Egypt | $938K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $564K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $356K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $90K | 2% |
| Italy | $45K | 1% |
| United States | $43K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
Filled chocolate bars exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported filled chocolate bars worth $586 thousand (35 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (46%), China (26%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $267K | 46% |
| China | $151K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 3.3% |
| Ethiopia | $15K | 2.6% |
| France | $13K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 2% |
| Uruguay | $8K | 1.3% |
| Somalia | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported filled chocolate bars worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Kenya exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, China and the Netherlands. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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