Fresh beef exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $11.3 million of fresh beef in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 855 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 927 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $328K | 68 t |
| 2018 | $81K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $206K | 28 t |
Where Kenya exports fresh beef to
Saudi Arabia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.4M | 56% |
| Bahrain | $3.8M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $916K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $168K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $119K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.30 | Boneless beef cuts | 57% |
| 0201.10 | Beef carcasses | 25% |
| 0201.20 | Beef cuts with bone | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, close to the world average of $7.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh beef imports to Kenya
Imports of fresh beef by Kenya reached $333 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $207K | 62% |
| Australia | $99K | 30% |
| Italy | $27K | 8.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fresh beef exports (HS 0201): 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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh beef worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh beef from Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Bahrain (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh beef from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $206 thousand in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import fresh beef?
Yes. Kenya imported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Australia and Italy. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0201.30 (57% of the value) and 0201.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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