Oil cake imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported oil cake worth $29.8 million (147.8 thousand tonnes). That is 104% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.6 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 | $29.8M | 147.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 122.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 122.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 102.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 113.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 129.0K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 94.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 74.3K t |
Where Kenya imports oil cake from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $28.6M | 96% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $30K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.30 | Sunflower cake | 93% |
| 2306.10 | Cottonseed cake | 7% |
| 2306.90 | Oil seed cake (other) | 0.4% |
| 2306.49 | Rapeseed cake | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.28, 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.
Oil cake exports from Kenya
Exports of oil cake by Kenya reached $987 thousand in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $519K | 53% |
| China | $397K | 40% |
| Oman | $61K | 6.1% |
| Norway | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya oil cake imports (HS 2306): 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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil cake worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil cake to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Uganda (4%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil cake to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2018 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export oil cake?
Yes. Kenya exported $987 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and Oman. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2306.30 (93% of the value) and 2306.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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