Pure sucrose imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $161.9 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (264.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $251.1 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 | $161.9M | 264.1K t |
| 2023 | $251.1M | 415.4K t |
| 2022 | $206.8M | 343.2K t |
| 2021 | $169.8M | 343.3K t |
| 2020 | $110.9M | 204.3K t |
| 2019 | $116.8M | 235.7K t |
| 2018 | $61.5M | 153.9K t |
| 2017 | $65.1M | 129.6K t |
Where Kenya imports pure sucrose from
Most of the value came from Mauritius (26%), India (14%), Uganda (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $42.4M | 26% |
| India | $22.5M | 14% |
| Uganda | $21.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19.8M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.3M | 11% |
| Thailand | $11.8M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $10.1M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $8.0M | 4.9% |
| Eswatini | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Kenya
Exports of pure sucrose by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $707K | 51% |
| Tanzania | $381K | 28% |
| Rwanda | $192K | 14% |
| Uganda | $104K | 7.5% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pure sucrose worth $161.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Kenya?
Mauritius was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by India (14%) and Uganda (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.1 million in 2017 to $161.9 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2023 at $251.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $160.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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