Onions and garlic exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported onions and garlic worth $12.8 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $12.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 884 t |
Where Kenya exports onions and garlic to
Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), South Sudan (10%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 49% |
| South Sudan | $1.3M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $629K | 4.9% |
| Uganda | $598K | 4.7% |
| France | $442K | 3.5% |
| Ethiopia | $372K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $324K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $275K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $196K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 69% |
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 24% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.76. 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.
Onions and garlic imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $11.4 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 97% |
| Egypt | $172K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $109K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya onions and garlic exports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported onions and garlic worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy onions and garlic from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by South Sudan (10%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average export price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of onions and garlic from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import onions and garlic?
Yes. Kenya imported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and Uganda. That compares with exports of $12.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0703.90 (69% of the value) and 0703.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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