Malt exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $6.0 million of malt in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $6.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $582K | 695 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya exports malt to
One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $3.7M | 62% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 30% |
| Uganda | $518K | 8.7% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1107
| 1107.10 | Malt: not roasted | 100% |
| 1107.20 | Roasted malt | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1107.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Malt imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $242 thousand of malt in 2024 (224 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $136K | 56% |
| Germany | $42K | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya malt exports (HS 1107): 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 1107: Malt; whether or not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of malt exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported malt worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy malt from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Tanzania (30%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of malt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of malt from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 474%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import malt?
Yes. Kenya imported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt?
The HS code for malt is heading 1107. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1107.10 (100% of the value) and 1107.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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