Live sheep and goats imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.3 million of live sheep and goats in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 104% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $819K | 783 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $47K | 278 t |
| 2017 | $446K | 814 t |
Where Kenya imports live sheep and goats from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (46%), Uganda (39%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.5M | 46% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 39% |
| South Africa | $481K | 15% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.20 | Live goats | 82% |
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 63% below the world average of $4.23, 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.
Live sheep and goats exports from Kenya
Exports of live sheep and goats by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (673 tonnes). Oman alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $1.6M | 74% |
| Tanzania | $499K | 24% |
| Uganda | $25K | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $18K | 0.9% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya live sheep and goats imports (HS 0104): 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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported live sheep and goats worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Uganda (39%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $4.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live sheep and goats to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 637%. The peak was 2020 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export live sheep and goats?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0104.20 (82% of the value) and 0104.10 (18%).
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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