Prepared fish imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish by Kenya reached $2.8 million in 2024 (753 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.8 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 | $2.8M | 753 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 6.0K t |
Where Kenya imports prepared fish from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.6M | 58% |
| China | $308K | 11% |
| Morocco | $275K | 9.9% |
| Indonesia | $250K | 8.9% |
| Mauritius | $175K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 2.5% |
| Somalia | $22K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.6% |
| India | $16K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 55% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 32% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 11% |
| 1604.32 | Caviar substitute | 0.4% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0.4% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0.2% |
| 1604.11 | Prepared salmon | 0.2% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.93, 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 prepared fish imports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported prepared fish worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 753 tonnes. That ranks it 159th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (11%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared fish to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2018 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (55% of the value) and 1604.13 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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