Processed cereals imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported processed cereals worth $22.4 million (155.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.2 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 | $22.4M | 155.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 129.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 98.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 63.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 31.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports processed cereals from
Uganda alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $20.6M | 92% |
| Malaysia | $624K | 2.8% |
| Belarus | $269K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $224K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $160K | 0.7% |
| Ukraine | $85K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $38K | 0.2% |
| India | $34K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1104
| 1104.30 | Cereal germ | 84% |
| 1104.23 | Processed corn | 8.3% |
| 1104.12 | Rolled oats | 6.8% |
| 1104.22 | Processed oats | 0.7% |
| 1104.19 | Rolled cereal grains | 0.1% |
| 1104.29 | Processed cereal grains | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 77% below the world average of $0.62, 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.
Processed cereals exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $317 thousand of processed cereals in 2024 (768 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (32%), United Kingdom (30%), Uganda (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $102K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 30% |
| Uganda | $40K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 7.6% |
| South Sudan | $20K | 6.2% |
| Australia | $14K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $12K | 3.9% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 1.6% |
| Sudan | $3K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya processed cereals imports (HS 1104): 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 1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereals imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported processed cereals worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereals to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Malaysia (3%) and Belarus (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belarus grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cereals to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export processed cereals?
Yes. Kenya exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereals?
The HS code for processed cereals is heading 1104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1104.30 (84% of the value) and 1104.23 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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