Soya meal imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $61.1 million of soya meal in 2024 (119.5 thousand tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $61.1M | 119.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 74.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.8M | 67.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 70.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 75.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 39.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 23.2K t |
Where Kenya imports soya meal from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Zambia (23%), Uganda (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $29.8M | 49% |
| Zambia | $14.1M | 23% |
| Uganda | $8.1M | 13% |
| Malawi | $7.2M | 12% |
| Benin | $512K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $395K | 0.7% |
| China | $299K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $251K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $163K | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | $116K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya soya meal imports (HS 2304): 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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported soya meal worth $61.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya meal to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Zambia (23%) and Uganda (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya meal to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $61.1 million in 2024, an increase of 585%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
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