Tea extract exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tea extract by Kenya reached $21.5 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $35.9 million.
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 | $21.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Kenya exports tea extract to
Most of it went to United States (35%), United Kingdom (18%), Ireland (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.5M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 18% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $999K | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $853K | 4% |
| Singapore | $683K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $427K | 2% |
| Colombia | $270K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $260K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $6.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tea extract imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported tea extract worth $356 thousand (94 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (49%), Malaysia (12%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $176K | 49% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 12% |
| Egypt | $40K | 11% |
| Germany | $23K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $22K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $8K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1.9% |
| United States | $6K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tea extract exports (HS 2101.20): 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 2101.20: Extracts, essences and concentrates: of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate.
Common questions
What is the value of tea extract exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tea extract worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea extract from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Ireland (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average export price of tea extract per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $6.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tea extract from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import tea extract?
Yes. Kenya imported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Malaysia and Egypt. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea extract?
The HS code for tea extract is subheading 2101.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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