Green coffee beans imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of green coffee beans by Kenya reached $13.4 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.1 million.
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 | $13.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $158K | 105 t |
Where Kenya imports green coffee beans from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $10.7M | 80% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 10% |
| Brazil | $951K | 7.1% |
| Guatemala | $284K | 2.1% |
| China | $51K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, close to the world average of $4.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Green coffee beans exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $298.6 million of green coffee beans in 2024 (57.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Belgium (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.4M | 18% |
| Belgium | $43.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $40.1M | 13% |
| Sweden | $20.0M | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $15.4M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $15.4M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $9.3M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya green coffee beans imports (HS 0901.11): 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 0901.11: Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of green coffee beans imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported green coffee beans worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply green coffee beans to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (10%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of green coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of green coffee beans to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $158 thousand in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export green coffee beans?
Yes. Kenya exported $298.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Germany. That compares with imports of $13.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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