Sweet biscuits imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sweet biscuits worth $17.8 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $17.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya imports sweet biscuits from
India alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.9M | 78% |
| Egypt | $851K | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $768K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $649K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $448K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $259K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $128K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $86K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet biscuits exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported sweet biscuits worth $5.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.4M | 69% |
| Rwanda | $517K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $345K | 6.9% |
| South Sudan | $291K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $189K | 3.8% |
| Burundi | $146K | 2.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sweet biscuits worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $3.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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