Pasta imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by Kenya reached $23.1 million in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $32.9 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 | $23.1M | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 32.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 29.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 55.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 66.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 48.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 22.8K t |
Where Kenya imports pasta from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (46%), Turkey (38%), Iran (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $10.5M | 46% |
| Turkey | $8.7M | 38% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $570K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $285K | 1.2% |
| China | $265K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $227K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $97K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $89K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 79% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 20% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0.4% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.4% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 64% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $6.0 million of pasta in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.9M | 64% |
| Rwanda | $1.0M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $499K | 8.3% |
| South Sudan | $306K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $276K | 4.6% |
| Malawi | $51K | 0.9% |
| Yemen | $9K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pasta worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Turkey (38%) and Iran (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pasta to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2020 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pasta?
Yes. Kenya exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (79% of the value) and 1902.30 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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