Food preparations imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food preparations by Kenya reached $81.7 million in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $140.7 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 | $81.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $140.7M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $90.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2021 | $74.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $72.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 14.4K t |
Where Kenya imports food preparations from
Most of the value came from India (18%), Germany (11%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 11% |
| Ireland | $7.7M | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $6.9M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 8% |
| United States | $5.9M | 7.2% |
| France | $5.3M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 99% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
Food preparations exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $81.6 million of food preparations in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (32%), Sudan (17%), Somalia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $26.3M | 32% |
| Sudan | $14.2M | 18% |
| Somalia | $8.6M | 11% |
| Yemen | $6.6M | 8.2% |
| DR Congo | $5.2M | 6.4% |
| Rwanda | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| Uganda | $3.6M | 4.4% |
| Burundi | $2.4M | 3% |
| Mauritius | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported food preparations worth $81.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.09 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 preparations to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $81.7 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $140.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export food preparations?
Yes. Kenya exported $81.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Sudan and Somalia. That compares with imports of $81.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (99% of the value) and 2106.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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