Prepared peanuts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared peanuts by Kenya reached $10.3 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.1 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 | $10.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $770K | 281 t |
| 2017 | $554K | 434 t |
Where Kenya imports prepared peanuts from
Argentina alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $8.3M | 80% |
| India | $940K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $551K | 5.4% |
| Uganda | $245K | 2.4% |
| China | $132K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $112K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.89, 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 peanuts exports from Kenya
Exports of prepared peanuts by Kenya reached $258 thousand in 2024 (74 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (35%), DR Congo (29%), Uganda (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $91K | 35% |
| DR Congo | $75K | 29% |
| Uganda | $66K | 26% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 4.7% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $3K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya prepared peanuts imports (HS 2008.11): 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 2008.11: Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared peanuts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported prepared peanuts worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared peanuts to Kenya?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (9%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared peanuts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $554 thousand in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export prepared peanuts?
Yes. Kenya exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared peanuts?
The HS code for prepared peanuts is subheading 2008.11. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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