Root vegetables exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $2.7 million of root vegetables in 2024 (31.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.6 million.
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 | $2.7M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $175K | 728 t |
Where Kenya exports root vegetables to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 77% |
| Slovakia | $203K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $134K | 5% |
| Ethiopia | $58K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1.6% |
| Somalia | $43K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $25K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.8% |
| South Sudan | $21K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Carrots and turnips | 92% |
| 0706.90 | Root vegetables (other types) | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 85% below the world average of $0.62, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya root vegetables exports (HS 0706): 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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported root vegetables worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy root vegetables from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Slovakia (8%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average export price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of root vegetables from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $175 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (92% of the value) and 0706.90 (8%).
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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