Puffed cereals imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported puffed cereals worth $2.0 million (912 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.8 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 | $2.0M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 924 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 839 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 755 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 34.3K t |
Where Kenya imports puffed cereals from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (40%), Lithuania (15%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $793K | 40% |
| Lithuania | $302K | 15% |
| Poland | $229K | 12% |
| India | $162K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $142K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $88K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $72K | 3.6% |
| France | $49K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $42K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $22K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.46, 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.
Puffed cereals exports from Kenya
Exports of puffed cereals by Kenya reached $1.6 million in 2024 (399 tonnes). Uganda alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.3M | 79% |
| Tanzania | $211K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 1.9% |
| Chad | $28K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1.5% |
| Madagascar | $16K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $14K | 0.9% |
| Ghana | $7K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported puffed cereals worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to Kenya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($793 thousand), followed by Lithuania (15%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export puffed cereals?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $395 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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