Soft drinks exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $14.2 million of soft drinks in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $14.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $924K | 724 t |
Where Kenya exports soft drinks to
Most of it went to Uganda (49%), DR Congo (16%), Rwanda (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $7.0M | 49% |
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $1.5M | 11% |
| Qatar | $845K | 6% |
| Seychelles | $731K | 5.2% |
| France | $662K | 4.7% |
| South Sudan | $290K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $205K | 1.4% |
| Somalia | $77K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $73K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 51% |
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 49% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soft drinks imports to Kenya
Imports of soft drinks by Kenya reached $13.9 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Austria (27%), Tanzania (20%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $3.7M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $2.8M | 20% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 16% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $820K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $703K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $551K | 4% |
| Belgium | $528K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $389K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $237K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya soft drinks exports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported soft drinks worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy soft drinks from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by the DR Congo (16%) and Rwanda (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average export price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of soft drinks from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $924 thousand in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import soft drinks?
Yes. Kenya imported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, Tanzania and South Africa. That compares with exports of $14.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2202.99 (51% of the value) and 2202.10 (49%).
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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