Tea exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported tea worth $1.40 billion (609.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.40B | 609.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.35B | 555.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.40B | 547.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.20B | 552.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 572.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 480.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 382.3K t |
| 2017 | $919.1M | 299.1K t |
Where Kenya exports tea to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (40%), Egypt (14%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $552.6M | 40% |
| Egypt | $194.0M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $139.9M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70.1M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46.1M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $45.4M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $43.7M | 3.1% |
| Yemen | $42.4M | 3% |
| India | $27.5M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $23.5M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 96% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 3.9% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 0.2% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Tea imports to Kenya
Imports of tea by Kenya reached $48.3 million in 2024 (52.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Uganda alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $38.0M | 79% |
| Tanzania | $5.0M | 10% |
| India | $3.1M | 6.4% |
| Malawi | $990K | 2.1% |
| China | $582K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $560K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $71K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $14K | 0% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tea exports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tea worth $1.40 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 609.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea from Kenya?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($552.6 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tea from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $919.1 million in 2017 to $1.40 billion in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $1.40 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.21 billion a year.
Does Kenya also import tea?
Yes. Kenya imported $48.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Tanzania and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.35 billion a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (96% of the value) and 0902.30 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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