Sugar confectionery exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported sugar confectionery worth $60.6 million (25.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 37.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 26.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 31.6K t |
Where Kenya exports sugar confectionery to
Most of it went to Uganda (48%), DR Congo (16%), Tanzania (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $28.9M | 48% |
| DR Congo | $9.7M | 16% |
| Tanzania | $5.8M | 9.5% |
| Rwanda | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| South Sudan | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| Malawi | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Burundi | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Senegal | $389K | 0.6% |
| Comoros | $329K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 67% |
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $12.8 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.1M | 56% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $721K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $553K | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $480K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $472K | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $359K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $284K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $220K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sugar confectionery exports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported sugar confectionery worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar confectionery from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by the DR Congo (16%) and Tanzania (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sugar confectionery from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 423%. The peak was 2022 at $70.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import sugar confectionery?
Yes. Kenya imported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1704.10 (67% of the value) and 1704.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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