Food flavoring compound imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported food flavoring compound worth $111.1 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 46% 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 | $111.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $77.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $83.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $89.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $80.6M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports food flavoring compound from
Eswatini alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $83.0M | 75% |
| South Africa | $9.0M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $834K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $645K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.98 per kg, close to the world average of $21.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food flavoring compound exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported food flavoring compound worth $1.8 million (263 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (31%), Ethiopia (26%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $557K | 31% |
| Ethiopia | $468K | 26% |
| Tanzania | $307K | 17% |
| Ireland | $217K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $91K | 5.1% |
| Zambia | $74K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $20K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $17K | 1% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya food flavoring compound imports (HS 3302.10): 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported food flavoring compound worth $111.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply food flavoring compound to Kenya?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($83.0 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.98 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $21.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food flavoring compound to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.6 million in 2017 to $111.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export food flavoring compound?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $109.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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