Fresh green beans exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh green beans by Kenya reached $37.4 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 148 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $118.3 million.
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 | $37.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $49.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $118.3M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $110.7M | 32.3K t |
Where Kenya exports fresh green beans to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (39%), France (32%), Netherlands (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $14.5M | 39% |
| France | $12.1M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $932K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $644K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $353K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $342K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $269K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $252K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fresh green beans exports (HS 0708.20): 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 0708.20: Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh green beans exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh green beans worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh green beans from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by France (32%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh green beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.90 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 green beans from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.7 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2018 at $118.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh green beans?
The HS code for fresh green beans is subheading 0708.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0708 page.
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