Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $4.5 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $4.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $67K | 62 t |
Where Kenya imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
Most of the value came from Turkey (40%), Uganda (33%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 40% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 33% |
| Egypt | $863K | 19% |
| Ukraine | $286K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Kenya
Exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $2.6M | 72% |
| Uganda | $634K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $144K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $102K | 2.8% |
| Sudan | $52K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $23K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya refined sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Uganda (33%) and Egypt (19%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $869 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
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