Soup preparations imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.1 million of soup preparations in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya imports soup preparations from
The largest suppliers were Spain (21%), Turkey (20%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $875K | 17% |
| South Africa | $848K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $807K | 16% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $127K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $112K | 2.2% |
| United States | $111K | 2.2% |
| China | $77K | 1.5% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 69% |
| 2104.20 | Prepared meals | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.04, 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.
Soup preparations exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $844 thousand of soup preparations in 2024 (391 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $768K | 91% |
| Burundi | $34K | 4.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 2.1% |
| South Sudan | $11K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $11K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya soup preparations imports (HS 2104): 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported soup preparations worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply soup preparations to Kenya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soup preparations to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export soup preparations?
Yes. Kenya exported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and Sri Lanka. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (69% of the value) and 2104.20 (31%).
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