Leeks and shallots exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $8.9 million of leeks and shallots in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 768 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 727 t |
Where Kenya exports leeks and shallots to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 70% |
| United Kingdom | $852K | 9.6% |
| Denmark | $324K | 3.7% |
| France | $277K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $271K | 3.1% |
| Iceland | $176K | 2% |
| Austria | $132K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $110K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $62K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, 326% above the world average of $1.38. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya leeks and shallots exports (HS 0703.90): 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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported leeks and shallots worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 128 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy leeks and shallots from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Denmark (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 601% on the year.
What is the average export price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 326% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of leeks and shallots from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
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