Other oil seeds imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other oil seeds by Kenya reached $15.7 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.0 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 | $15.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 33.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 818 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 982 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $650K | 224 t |
Where Kenya imports other oil seeds from
Most of the value came from India (40%), Brazil (36%), Uganda (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.3M | 40% |
| Brazil | $5.7M | 36% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Tanzania | $720K | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $558K | 3.6% |
| Chad | $273K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $192K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $166K | 1.1% |
| China | $154K | 1% |
| France | $108K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 57% |
| 1207.21 | Cotton seeds | 14% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 13% |
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 7.5% |
| 1207.29 | Cotton seed cake | 5.3% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 2.1% |
| 1207.60 | Safflower seeds | 0.8% |
| 1207.91 | Poppy seeds | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other oil seeds exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $5.4 million of other oil seeds in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (17%), Turkey (16%), United Kingdom (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $912K | 17% |
| Turkey | $842K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $698K | 13% |
| China | $563K | 11% |
| Uganda | $472K | 8.8% |
| India | $377K | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $365K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $207K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $194K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $160K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other oil seeds imports (HS 1207): 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other oil seeds worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Brazil (36%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other oil seeds to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $650 thousand in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export other oil seeds?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1207.30 (56% of the value) and 1207.21 (14%).
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