Tomatoes exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported tomatoes worth $2.3 million (34.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 33.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $28K | 36 t |
| 2020 | $52K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $170K | 368 t |
| 2018 | $427K | 391 t |
| 2017 | $22K | 30 t |
Where Kenya exports tomatoes to
Uganda alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 95% below the world average of $1.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tomatoes exports (HS 0702): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of tomatoes exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tomatoes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomatoes from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Rwanda (14%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tomatoes from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomatoes?
The HS code for tomatoes is heading 0702. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0702.00. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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