Fresh lamb carcasses exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh lamb carcasses by Kenya reached $22.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 143% 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 | $22.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $714K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $44K | 7 t |
Where Kenya exports fresh lamb carcasses to
The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (38%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Kuwait (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $8.5M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.8M | 26% |
| Kuwait | $4.2M | 19% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Oman | $135K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $6K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 36% below the world average of $8.19, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fresh lamb carcasses exports (HS 0204.10): 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 0204.10: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lamb carcasses exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported fresh lamb carcasses worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh lamb carcasses from Kenya?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (26%) and Kuwait (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $8.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh lamb carcasses from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44 thousand in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lamb carcasses?
The HS code for fresh lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 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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