Rapeseed and mustard oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.9 million of rapeseed and mustard oil in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 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 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Kenya imports rapeseed and mustard oil from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 53% |
| Germany | $948K | 33% |
| Ukraine | $192K | 6.7% |
| Indonesia | $106K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 2.5% |
| India | $29K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1514
| 1514.11 | Crude low-erucic rapeseed oil | 51% |
| 1514.19 | Refined low-erucic rapeseed oil | 48% |
| 1514.99 | Refined high-erucic rapeseed oil | 1% |
| 1514.91 | Crude high-erucic rapeseed oil | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya rapeseed and mustard oil imports (HS 1514): 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 1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of rapeseed and mustard oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported rapeseed and mustard oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply rapeseed and mustard oil to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (33%) and Ukraine (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of rapeseed and mustard oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rapeseed and mustard oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil?
The HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil is heading 1514. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1514.11 (51% of the value) and 1514.19 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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