Fresh milk imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh milk by Kenya reached $37.9 million in 2024 (67.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 146% a year on average.
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 | $37.9M | 67.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.6M | 81.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 71.9K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 61.1K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 57.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 70.1K t |
| 2018 | $45.6M | 64.4K t |
| 2017 | $69K | 35 t |
Where Kenya imports fresh milk from
Uganda alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $37.7M | 99% |
| South Africa | $120K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $31K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $11K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 100% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 0.3% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 0.2% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.94, 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.
Fresh milk exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported fresh milk worth $1.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (42%), South Sudan (17%), Somalia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+948% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fresh milk imports (HS 0401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fresh milk worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($37.7 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh milk to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $46.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export fresh milk?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, South Sudan and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $36.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (99% of the value) and 0401.10 (0%).
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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