Infant formula imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.6 million of infant formula in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.2 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 | $21.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 486 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 477 t |
Where Kenya imports infant formula from
Rwanda alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $13.6M | 63% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 8% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 5% |
| Ireland | $569K | 2.6% |
| France | $521K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $507K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $345K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $219K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 75% below the world average of $8.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Infant formula exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $17.1 million of infant formula in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cameroon (24%), Sudan (22%), Ethiopia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $4.1M | 24% |
| Sudan | $3.8M | 22% |
| Ethiopia | $2.9M | 17% |
| Somalia | $1.8M | 11% |
| South Sudan | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Tanzania | $763K | 4.5% |
| Djibouti | $751K | 4.4% |
| Burundi | $31K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported infant formula worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Mexico (12%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 470%. The peak was 2023 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export infant formula?
Yes. Kenya exported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Sudan and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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