Margarine exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of margarine by Kenya reached $53.1 million in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% 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 | $53.1M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $47.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $47.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 7.2K t |
Where Kenya exports margarine to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (41%), Tanzania (21%), Zambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $21.8M | 41% |
| Tanzania | $11.2M | 21% |
| Zambia | $7.0M | 13% |
| Malawi | $3.6M | 6.9% |
| Rwanda | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 3% |
| Burundi | $199K | 0.4% |
| Somalia | $115K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 99% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.68. 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.
Margarine imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported margarine worth $1.9 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Egypt (40%), Indonesia (15%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $748K | 40% |
| Indonesia | $277K | 15% |
| Belgium | $203K | 11% |
| Denmark | $177K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $149K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $73K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $65K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya margarine exports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported margarine worth $53.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy margarine from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Tanzania (21%) and Zambia (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average export price of margarine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of margarine from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $53.1 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import margarine?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Indonesia and Belgium. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (99% of the value) and 1517.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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