Frozen green beans exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported frozen green beans worth $3.9 million (937 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.9M | 937 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $570K | 194 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $833K | 280 t |
Where Kenya exports frozen green beans to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.8M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $624K | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $102K | 2.6% |
| Luxembourg | $96K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $63K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.4% |
| South Sudan | $33K | 0.9% |
| United States | $20K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 248% above the world average of $1.19. 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.
Frozen green beans imports to Kenya
Imports of frozen green beans by Kenya reached $248 thousand in 2024 (292 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $242K | 98% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya frozen green beans exports (HS 0710.22): 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 0710.22: Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen green beans exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported frozen green beans worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 937 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen green beans from Kenya?
France was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen green beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 248% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen green beans from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $833 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import frozen green beans?
Yes. Kenya imported $248 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and Belgium. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen green beans?
The HS code for frozen green beans is subheading 0710.22. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 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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