Preserved meat exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of preserved meat by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (313 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 333 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 321 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $954K | 226 t |
Where Kenya exports preserved meat to
The largest buyer markets were Uganda (41%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Tanzania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.1M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $489K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $414K | 15% |
| South Sudan | $216K | 8.1% |
| Seychelles | $128K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $126K | 4.7% |
| Rwanda | $95K | 3.6% |
| Somalia | $40K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $28K | 1.1% |
| Maldives | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0210
| 0210.19 | Preserved pork (other) | 82% |
| 0210.11 | Preserved pork hams and shoulders | 9.5% |
| 0210.20 | Preserved beef | 6.6% |
| 0210.12 | Preserved pork belly | 2.4% |
| 0210.99 | Preserved meat (other species) | 0% |
| 0210.93 | Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and… | 0% |
| 0210.91 | Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.56 per kg, 42% above the world average of $6.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 preserved meat exports (HS 0210): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved meat exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported preserved meat worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 313 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy preserved meat from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Tanzania (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average export price of preserved meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.56 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $6.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of preserved meat from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $954 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved meat?
The HS code for preserved meat is heading 0210. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0210.19 (81% of the value) and 0210.11 (9%).
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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