Olive oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported olive oil worth $2.9 million (530 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 771 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 541 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 691 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 856 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 501 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 319 t |
Where Kenya imports olive oil from
Tunisia alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.2M | 76% |
| Spain | $260K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $217K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $33K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.8% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 94% |
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 33% below the world average of $8.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya olive oil imports (HS 1509): 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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported olive oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Kenya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $8.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of olive oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (94% of the value) and 1509.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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