Other sugars imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported other sugars worth $24.2 million (33.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $24.2M | 33.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 40.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 33.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 33.1K t |
Where Kenya imports other sugars from
Most of the value came from India (31%), Egypt (19%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.6M | 32% |
| Egypt | $4.6M | 19% |
| China | $3.4M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $516K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $468K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $260K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $226K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 79% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 14% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 4.8% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 1.6% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0.4% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 0.3% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 0.2% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other sugars exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $506 thousand of other sugars in 2024 (320 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (41%), Uganda (29%), Brazil (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $210K | 42% |
| Uganda | $149K | 29% |
| Brazil | $63K | 13% |
| Ethiopia | $38K | 7.6% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 3.5% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 2.9% |
| Burundi | $7K | 1.4% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other sugars imports (HS 1702): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other sugars worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other sugars to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export other sugars?
Yes. Kenya exported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Brazil. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (79% of the value) and 1702.90 (14%).
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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