Refined palm oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $353.4 million of refined palm oil in 2024 (323.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 81% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $353.4M | 323.9K t |
| 2023 | $195.7M | 188.7K t |
| 2022 | $179.5M | 169.4K t |
| 2021 | $167.8M | 145.8K t |
| 2020 | $165.8M | 119.9K t |
| 2019 | $98.3M | 93.1K t |
| 2018 | $161.6M | 240.0K t |
| 2017 | $266.4M | 373.0K t |
Where Kenya imports refined palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $304.3M | 86% |
| Indonesia | $48.0M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $418K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $389K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $195K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $49K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined palm oil exports from Kenya
Exports of refined palm oil by Kenya reached $98.9 million in 2024 (80.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $51.0M | 52% |
| DR Congo | $16.6M | 17% |
| Rwanda | $10.1M | 10% |
| South Sudan | $7.5M | 7.6% |
| Madagascar | $3.0M | 3% |
| Ethiopia | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $655K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refined palm oil worth $353.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 323.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Kenya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($304.3 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $266.4 million in 2017 to $353.4 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $198.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export refined palm oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $98.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $254.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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