Soya bean oil imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $19.5 million of soya bean oil in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.6 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 | $19.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $607K | 526 t |
| 2017 | $180K | 209 t |
Where Kenya imports soya bean oil from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.9M | 71% |
| Uganda | $3.9M | 20% |
| Rwanda | $461K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $418K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $380K | 1.9% |
| Benin | $290K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $134K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $25K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.90 | Refined soybean oil | 95% |
| 1507.10 | Crude soybean oil | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 100% above the world average of $1.00. 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.
Soya bean oil exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $473 thousand of soya bean oil in 2024 (314 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $470K | 99% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya soya bean oil imports (HS 1507): 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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported soya bean oil worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya bean oil to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Uganda (20%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya bean oil to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180 thousand in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $33.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export soya bean oil?
Yes. Kenya exported $473 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1507.90 (95% of the value) and 1507.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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