Oil seed meal imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of oil seed meal in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 355% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $532K | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $174K | 301 t |
| 2021 | $571K | 931 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $635K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $217K | 430 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Kenya imports oil seed meal from
Malawi alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.1M | 85% |
| Uganda | $317K | 13% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1208
| 1208.10 | Flours and meals: of soya beans | 100% |
| 1208.90 | Oil seed meal (other) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 118% above the world average of $0.60. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya oil seed meal imports (HS 1208): 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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed meal imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil seed meal worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 355% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil seed meal to Kenya?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Uganda (13%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil seed meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $0.60 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 seed meal to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $945 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1208.10 (100% of the value) and 1208.90 (0%).
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