Minor cereals imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported minor cereals worth $4.7 million (17.5 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.7 million.
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 | $4.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 26.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $691K | 865 t |
| 2017 | $437K | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports minor cereals from
Tanzania alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.3M | 70% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $258K | 5.4% |
| India | $53K | 1.1% |
| China | $11K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 85% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 13% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 1.2% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 0.8% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 49% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Minor cereals exports from Kenya
Exports of minor cereals by Kenya reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (40%), United States (18%), South Sudan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $721K | 40% |
| United States | $329K | 18% |
| South Sudan | $260K | 15% |
| Israel | $228K | 13% |
| Italy | $90K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $54K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 2.2% |
| Benin | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya minor cereals imports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported minor cereals worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Uganda (23%) and Ethiopia (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of minor cereals to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 985%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export minor cereals?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (85% of the value) and 1008.90 (13%).
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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