Sorghum imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sorghum worth $20.7 million (57.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.7 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 | $20.7M | 57.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.6M | 112.2K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 100.2K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 173.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 58.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 137.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 108.3K t |
| 2017 | $59.2M | 192.8K t |
Where Kenya imports sorghum from
Australia alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $11.0M | 53% |
| Uganda | $4.5M | 22% |
| United States | $3.5M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| India | $115K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $19K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 95% |
| 1007.10 | Sorghum seed | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sorghum exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported sorghum worth $6.1 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $3.5M | 57% |
| Uganda | $2.3M | 37% |
| Ethiopia | $322K | 5.3% |
| Somalia | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sorghum imports (HS 1007): 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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sorghum worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorghum to Kenya?
Australia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Uganda (22%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorghum to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.2 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $60.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sorghum?
Yes. Kenya exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (95% of the value) and 1007.10 (5%).
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