Live goats imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live goats by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 98 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $776K | 776 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $41K | 267 t |
| 2017 | $434K | 811 t |
Where Kenya imports live goats from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 53% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 41% |
| South Africa | $139K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 61% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya live goats imports (HS 0104.20): 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 0104.20: Goats: live.
Common questions
What is the value of live goats imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported live goats worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply live goats to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Uganda (41%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of live goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live goats to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $434 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 524%. The peak was 2020 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live goats?
The HS code for live goats is subheading 0104.20. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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