Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.4 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 743 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $705K | 568 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $565K | 352 t |
Where Kenya imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 57% |
| China | $292K | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $260K | 7.7% |
| India | $197K | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $196K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $118K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 2% |
| Austria | $62K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 93% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Kenya?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (9%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $565 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 498%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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