Other fresh vegetables exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $61.1 million of other fresh vegetables in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $61.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $72.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 8.2K t |
Where Kenya exports other fresh vegetables to
United Kingdom alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $38.9M | 64% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 4% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Iceland | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $766K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $548K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0709
| 0709.99 | Fresh vegetables (other) | 94% |
| 0709.60 | Fresh peppers | 4% |
| 0709.93 | Pumpkins and squash | 1% |
| 0709.30 | Fresh eggplant | 0.9% |
| 0709.20 | Fresh asparagus | 0.2% |
| 0709.59 | Fresh mushrooms (other) | 0.1% |
| 0709.70 | Fresh spinach | 0.1% |
| 0709.40 | Fresh celery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0709.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 71% above the world average of $1.79. 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.
Other fresh vegetables imports to Kenya
Imports of other fresh vegetables by Kenya reached $841 thousand in 2024 (695 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Rwanda (41%), Uganda (26%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $348K | 41% |
| Uganda | $219K | 26% |
| Tanzania | $108K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 6.4% |
| China | $39K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $13K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other fresh vegetables exports (HS 0709): 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 0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh vegetables exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported other fresh vegetables worth $61.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy other fresh vegetables from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($38.9 million), followed by Belgium (8%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of other fresh vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $1.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other fresh vegetables from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $61.1 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2020 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import other fresh vegetables?
Yes. Kenya imported $841 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh vegetables?
The HS code for other fresh vegetables is heading 0709. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0709.99 (94% of the value) and 0709.60 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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