Shelled macadamia exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $57.9 million of shelled macadamia in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $108.8 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 | $57.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $105.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $106.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $64.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $108.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $86.6M | 5.5K t |
Where Kenya exports shelled macadamia to
Most of it went to United States (41%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.0M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| China | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2% |
| Canada | $959K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, close to the world average of $9.36.
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 shelled macadamia exports (HS 0802.62): 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 0802.62: Nuts, edible: macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled macadamia exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported shelled macadamia worth $57.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 87 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled macadamia from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled macadamia per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $9.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of shelled macadamia from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $86.6 million in 2017 to $57.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $108.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled macadamia?
The HS code for shelled macadamia is subheading 0802.62. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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