Peanuts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.8 million of peanuts in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 139% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.6 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 | $11.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $26K | 44 t |
Where Kenya imports peanuts from
Most of the value came from Malawi (49%), Tanzania (38%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $5.8M | 49% |
| Tanzania | $4.5M | 38% |
| India | $1.4M | 12% |
| Argentina | $72K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $29K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 99% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 0.8% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.29, 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 peanuts imports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported peanuts worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Kenya?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Tanzania (38%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of peanuts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26 thousand in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (99% of the value) and 1202.41 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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