Jams and preserves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.0 million of jams and preserves in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 889 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 741 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 732 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 983 t |
Where Kenya imports jams and preserves from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 64% |
| Indonesia | $533K | 13% |
| Israel | $330K | 8.3% |
| France | $94K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $64K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.1% |
| India | $44K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.10 | Fruit jam | 54% |
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 38% |
| 2007.91 | Citrus marmalade | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.42. 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.
Jams and preserves exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.3 million of jams and preserves in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (29%), Uganda (26%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+738% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $669K | 29% |
| Uganda | $593K | 26% |
| Zambia | $314K | 14% |
| Rwanda | $129K | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $127K | 5.5% |
| India | $94K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $92K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $75K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $35K | 1.5% |
| United States | $34K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya jams and preserves imports (HS 2007): 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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported jams and preserves worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply jams and preserves to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and Israel (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of jams and preserves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export jams and preserves?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2007.10 (54% of the value) and 2007.99 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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