Flour preparations (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flour preparations (other) by Kenya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 78% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.9 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 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 12.0K t |
Where Kenya imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (25%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Uganda (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $851K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $626K | 19% |
| Uganda | $577K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $312K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $142K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $117K | 3.5% |
| India | $115K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $84K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $64K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Flour preparations (other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported flour preparations (other) worth $717 thousand (418 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $389K | 54% |
| Tanzania | $202K | 28% |
| Uganda | $87K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 2.7% |
| Somalia | $9K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $8K | 1.1% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported flour preparations (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Kenya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($851 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Uganda (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2019 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $717 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. 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 1901 page.
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