Molasses exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported molasses worth $2.5 million (28.8 thousand tonnes). That is 164% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $952K | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 41.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 29.4K t |
| 2020 | $661K | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $155K | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $715K | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 12.5K t |
Where Kenya exports molasses to
Uganda alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.8M | 70% |
| Tanzania | $744K | 30% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1703
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses | 79% |
| 1703.90 | Beet molasses | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 57% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Molasses imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported molasses worth $335 thousand (478 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $239K | 71% |
| Uganda | $39K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 11% |
| South Africa | $13K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya molasses exports (HS 1703): 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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of molasses exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported molasses worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 164% on 2023.
Which countries buy molasses from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Tanzania (30%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of molasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of molasses from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import molasses?
Yes. Kenya imported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for molasses?
The HS code for molasses is heading 1703. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1703.10 (79% of the value) and 1703.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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