Roasted coffee beans exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $11.2 million of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 781 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 460 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 500 t |
Where Kenya exports roasted coffee beans to
One buyer market dominates: Denmark accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $5.9M | 53% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $287K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $152K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $79K | 0.7% |
| United States | $59K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $37K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 28% below the world average of $11.44, 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.
Roasted coffee beans imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $257 thousand of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (18 tonnes). Most of the value came from Portugal (30%), Italy (29%), Tanzania (27%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $77K | 30% |
| Italy | $74K | 29% |
| Tanzania | $69K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 3.7% |
| China | $6K | 2.2% |
| Ethiopia | $4K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya roasted coffee beans exports (HS 0901.21): 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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported roasted coffee beans worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy roasted coffee beans from Kenya?
Denmark was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Finland (18%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of roasted coffee beans from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2023 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import roasted coffee beans?
Yes. Kenya imported $257 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Italy and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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