Frozen beef exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen beef by Kenya reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 420 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 535 t |
Where Kenya exports frozen beef to
The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (49%), DR Congo (33%), Sudan (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $3.4M | 50% |
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 33% |
| Sudan | $283K | 4.2% |
| Tanzania | $270K | 4% |
| Rwanda | $267K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $207K | 3.1% |
| Somalia | $116K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.1% |
| China | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.20 | Frozen beef cuts with bone | 83% |
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 17% |
| 0202.10 | Frozen beef carcasses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported frozen beef worth $457 thousand (105 tonnes). Brazil alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $326K | 71% |
| South Africa | $89K | 20% |
| Egypt | $28K | 6.2% |
| United States | $8K | 1.8% |
| France | $3K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya frozen beef exports (HS 0202): 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported frozen beef worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef from Kenya?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the DR Congo (33%) and Sudan (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen beef from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import frozen beef?
Yes. Kenya imported $457 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, South Africa and Egypt. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0202.20 (83% of the value) and 0202.30 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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