Potatoes exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $7.1 million of potatoes in 2024 (127.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.7 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 | $7.1M | 127.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 85.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 34.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 69.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $769K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $265K | 40 t |
Where Kenya exports potatoes to
Uganda alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.4M | 90% |
| Luxembourg | $427K | 6% |
| South Sudan | $208K | 2.9% |
| Seychelles | $33K | 0.5% |
| Somalia | $32K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 99% |
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 85% below the world average of $0.40, 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 potatoes exports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported potatoes worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy potatoes from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Luxembourg (6%) and South Sudan (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average export price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of potatoes from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $265 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0701.90 (99% of the value) and 0701.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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