Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $19.5 million (14.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% 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 | $19.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $231K | 329 t |
Where Kenya exports hydrogenated vegetable oil to
South Sudan alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $10.4M | 53% |
| Tanzania | $3.5M | 18% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 16% |
| Uganda | $988K | 5.1% |
| Yemen | $670K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $347K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $96K | 0.5% |
| United States | $60K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $60K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $14.4 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.9M | 69% |
| United States | $2.5M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $219K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $178K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $47K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.2% |
| India | $19K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $17K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya hydrogenated vegetable oil exports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydrogenated vegetable oil from Kenya?
South Sudan was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Tanzania (18%) and Rwanda (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hydrogenated vegetable oil from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $231 thousand in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Kenya imported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (100% of the value) and 1516.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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