Frozen vegetables exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen vegetables by Kenya reached $42.5 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $55.1 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 | $42.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
Where Kenya exports frozen vegetables to
United Kingdom alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $22.9M | 54% |
| France | $7.0M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 8.7% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $715K | 1.7% |
| Somalia | $434K | 1% |
| Belgium | $310K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.90 | Frozen vegetable mixtures | 76% |
| 0710.21 | Frozen peas | 10% |
| 0710.22 | Frozen green beans | 9.1% |
| 0710.80 | Frozen vegetables (other) | 1.9% |
| 0710.40 | Frozen corn | 1.9% |
| 0710.10 | Frozen potatoes | 0.7% |
| 0710.29 | Frozen legumes (other) | 0.1% |
| 0710.30 | Frozen spinach | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.36. 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 vegetables imports to Kenya
Imports of frozen vegetables by Kenya reached $684 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Uganda (36%), China (32%), Tanzania (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $243K | 36% |
| China | $221K | 32% |
| Tanzania | $106K | 16% |
| Belgium | $46K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $18K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya frozen vegetables exports (HS 0710): 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: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported frozen vegetables worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen vegetables from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by France (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen vegetables from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $55.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import frozen vegetables?
Yes. Kenya imported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, China and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0710.90 (76% of the value) and 0710.21 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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