Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Kenya reached $14.7 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 204% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 167% 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 | $14.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $954K | 543 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $975K | 883 t |
| 2018 | $212K | 147 t |
| 2017 | $15K | 3 t |
Where Kenya exports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.5M | 72% |
| Yemen | $2.6M | 18% |
| Uganda | $1.2M | 8% |
| Rwanda | $144K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $102K | 0.7% |
| Sudan | $52K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $23K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 36% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 36% |
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 25% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $10.3 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Ukraine (29%), Tanzania (22%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $3.0M | 29% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 18% |
| Uganda | $1.6M | 16% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $243K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 204% on 2023.
Which countries buy sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Kenya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Yemen (18%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average export price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15 thousand in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also import sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Kenya imported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Tanzania and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1512.29 (36% of the value) and 1512.21 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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