Packaged green tea exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.1 million of packaged green tea in 2024 (678 tonnes). That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.1M | 678 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $372K | 97 t |
| 2021 | $357K | 108 t |
| 2020 | $318K | 66 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 418 t |
| 2017 | $949K | 132 t |
Where Kenya exports packaged green tea to
United Kingdom alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 79% |
| Ireland | $315K | 10% |
| Canada | $67K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $52K | 1.7% |
| United States | $52K | 1.7% |
| China | $26K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $26K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.6% |
| Mauritania | $14K | 0.5% |
| Central African Republic | $13K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.40, 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 packaged green tea exports (HS 0902.10): 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 0902.10: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged green tea exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported packaged green tea worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 678 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries buy packaged green tea from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Ireland (10%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of packaged green tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of packaged green tea from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $949 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged green tea?
The HS code for packaged green tea is subheading 0902.10. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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