Tomato sauce imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of tomato sauce in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $951K | 887 t |
Where Kenya imports tomato sauce from
Egypt alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.1M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $416K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $163K | 7.5% |
| Israel | $77K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $66K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $65K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $50K | 2.3% |
| United States | $43K | 2% |
| China | $41K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.74, 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.
Tomato sauce exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported tomato sauce worth $1.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (48%), Uganda (36%), Malawi (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $691K | 48% |
| Uganda | $516K | 36% |
| Malawi | $108K | 7.4% |
| Rwanda | $86K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $22K | 1.5% |
| Somalia | $18K | 1.3% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tomato sauce imports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tomato sauce worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato sauce to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tomato sauce to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $951 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2020 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export tomato sauce?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $715 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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