Macadamia in shell exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported macadamia in shell worth $20.4 million (16.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. That is 493% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $20.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 748 t |
| 2020 | $304K | 115 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 280 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 120 t |
Where Kenya exports macadamia in shell to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.6M | 96% |
| United States | $187K | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $180K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $169K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $138K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $38K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $22K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $11K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.23, 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.
Macadamia in shell imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported macadamia in shell worth $518 thousand (434 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $377K | 73% |
| Uganda | $133K | 26% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya macadamia in shell exports (HS 0802.61): 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 0802.61: Nuts, edible: macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of macadamia in shell exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported macadamia in shell worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 73 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 493% on 2023.
Which countries buy macadamia in shell from Kenya?
China was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Lithuania (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average export price of macadamia in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of macadamia in shell from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import macadamia in shell?
Yes. Kenya imported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for macadamia in shell?
The HS code for macadamia in shell is subheading 0802.61. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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