Pepper and chili exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported pepper and chili worth $3.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 million.
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 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $991K | 680 t |
| 2017 | $949K | 130 t |
Where Kenya exports pepper and chili to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (25%), Germany (25%), Italy (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $803K | 25% |
| Germany | $802K | 25% |
| Italy | $770K | 24% |
| Uganda | $184K | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $172K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $89K | 2.8% |
| Togo | $45K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $38K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 84% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 8.7% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 5.8% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Pepper and chili imports to Kenya
Imports of pepper and chili by Kenya reached $1.9 million in 2024 (372 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (28%), India (19%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $515K | 28% |
| India | $348K | 19% |
| United States | $259K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $189K | 10% |
| Thailand | $153K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $135K | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $62K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 2.2% |
| France | $34K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $33K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pepper and chili exports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported pepper and chili worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy pepper and chili from Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($803 thousand), followed by Germany (25%) and Italy (24%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average export price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pepper and chili from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $949 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import pepper and chili?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (84% of the value) and 0904.21 (9%).
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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