Sweetened condensed milk imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sweetened condensed milk worth $4.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 846% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% 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 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $457K | 397 t |
| 2022 | $183K | 120 t |
| 2021 | $95K | 72 t |
| 2020 | $142K | 124 t |
| 2019 | $480K | 295 t |
| 2018 | $429K | 281 t |
| 2017 | $29K | 9 t |
Where Kenya imports sweetened condensed milk from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.2M | 98% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.13. 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.
Sweetened condensed milk exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported sweetened condensed milk worth $1.1 million (923 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $889K | 83% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 6.8% |
| Yemen | $59K | 5.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $18K | 1.7% |
| Burundi | $14K | 1.3% |
| Somalia | $6K | 0.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $6K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sweetened condensed milk imports (HS 0402.99): 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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sweetened condensed milk worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 846% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened condensed milk to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (1%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweetened condensed milk to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $766 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also export sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Tanzania and Yemen. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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