Pork imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pork by Kenya reached $7.6 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 948 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 775 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 779 t |
Where Kenya imports pork from
Brazil alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.4M | 72% |
| Germany | $985K | 13% |
| South Africa | $804K | 11% |
| Spain | $300K | 4% |
| Italy | $74K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0203
| 0203.29 | Frozen pork cuts (other) | 99% |
| 0203.12 | Fresh pork hams and shoulders | 0.8% |
| 0203.22 | Frozen pork hams and shoulders | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.03, 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.
Pork exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.2 million of pork in 2024 (271 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (26%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Bahrain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $306K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 23% |
| Bahrain | $221K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $159K | 13% |
| South Sudan | $124K | 10% |
| Somalia | $60K | 5% |
| Ghana | $19K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $11K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pork imports (HS 0203): 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 0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of pork imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pork worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pork to Kenya?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pork to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pork?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pork?
The HS code for pork is heading 0203. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0203.29 (99% of the value) and 0203.12 (1%).
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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