Milled rice exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of milled rice by Kenya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 231% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 338% 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 | $3.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $928K | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $120K | 133 t |
| 2021 | $39K | 62 t |
| 2020 | $58K | 126 t |
| 2019 | $86K | 492 t |
| 2018 | $16K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Kenya exports milled rice to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 82% |
| Djibouti | $361K | 12% |
| Ethiopia | $91K | 3% |
| Uganda | $26K | 0.8% |
| Rwanda | $20K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milled rice imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $470.6 million of milled rice in 2024 (854.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Pakistan (50%), India (37%), Tanzania (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $234.5M | 50% |
| India | $173.4M | 37% |
| Tanzania | $40.9M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $10.8M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $7.7M | 1.6% |
| China | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $100K | 0% |
| Italy | $62K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $55K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya milled rice exports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported milled rice worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 231% on 2023.
Which countries buy milled rice from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Djibouti (12%) and Ethiopia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average export price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of milled rice from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $539 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also import milled rice?
Yes. Kenya imported $470.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, India and Tanzania. That compares with exports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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