Palm oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $986.9 million of palm oil in 2024 (980.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $986.9M | 980.1K t |
| 2023 | $933.6M | 947.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 873.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 930.2K t |
| 2020 | $927.1M | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $571.9M | 767.2K t |
| 2018 | $364.0M | 619.2K t |
| 2017 | $371.5M | 526.8K t |
Where Kenya imports palm oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $852.0M | 86% |
| Indonesia | $133.9M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $442K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $389K | 0% |
| South Africa | $196K | 0% |
| Sweden | $49K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 64% |
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palm oil exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported palm oil worth $105.5 million (87.5 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $57.1M | 54% |
| DR Congo | $16.6M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $10.1M | 9.6% |
| South Sudan | $7.5M | 7.1% |
| Madagascar | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Ethiopia | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $655K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported palm oil worth $986.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 980.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Kenya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($852.0 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371.5 million in 2017 to $986.9 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $1.10 billion. Over 8 years the average was $787.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export palm oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $105.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $881.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1511.10 (64% of the value) and 1511.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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