Prepared fruit exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared fruit by Kenya reached $64.5 million in 2024 (44.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $83.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 40.7K t |
| 2020 | $83.8M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $65.4M | 46.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.5M | 32.7K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 41.8K t |
Where Kenya exports prepared fruit to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (19%), Germany (16%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 11% |
| Uganda | $4.0M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 5.7% |
| France | $3.4M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 90% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 7.2% |
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 1.5% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 0.4% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 0.4% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 0.1% |
| 2008.50 | Prepared apricots | 0.1% |
| 2008.80 | Prepared strawberries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Prepared fruit imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $16.2 million of prepared fruit in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $8.3M | 51% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 15% |
| India | $2.1M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $518K | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $255K | 1.6% |
| China | $246K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $159K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $140K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $104K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya prepared fruit exports (HS 2008): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported prepared fruit worth $64.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fruit from Kenya?
Spain was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared fruit from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $64.5 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $83.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import prepared fruit?
Yes. Kenya imported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, Egypt and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2008.20 (90% of the value) and 2008.99 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Kenya, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Prepared fruit product types in Kenya
More trade data for Kenya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.