Pineapples exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported pineapples worth $34.9 million (45.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 147 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% 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 | $34.9M | 45.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 41.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $453K | 277 t |
| 2017 | $306K | 120 t |
Where Kenya exports pineapples to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (38%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Qatar (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.1M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 21% |
| Qatar | $2.7M | 7.7% |
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 7.4% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $668K | 1.9% |
| Iraq | $456K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pineapples imports to Kenya
Imports of pineapples by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.5M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 1.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pineapples exports (HS 0804.30): 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 0804.30: Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapples exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported pineapples worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy pineapples from Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average export price of pineapples per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pineapples from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $306 thousand in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import pineapples?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapples?
The HS code for pineapples is subheading 0804.30. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
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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