Ice cream exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $5.4 million of ice cream in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 988 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 678 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 786 t |
| 2017 | $682K | 210 t |
Where Kenya exports ice cream to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.5M | 65% |
| Tanzania | $1.0M | 19% |
| South Sudan | $339K | 6.3% |
| DR Congo | $275K | 5.1% |
| Rwanda | $134K | 2.5% |
| Somalia | $79K | 1.5% |
| Sudan | $27K | 0.5% |
| Burundi | $22K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, close to the world average of $3.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ice cream imports to Kenya
Imports of ice cream by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (289 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (43%), Egypt (28%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $528K | 43% |
| Egypt | $344K | 28% |
| France | $95K | 7.8% |
| Tanzania | $81K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $71K | 5.8% |
| Iran | $54K | 4.4% |
| India | $37K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya ice cream exports (HS 2105): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported ice cream worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy ice cream from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Tanzania (19%) and South Sudan (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ice cream from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $682 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 696%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import ice cream?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and France. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 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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