Tree nuts exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $78.7 million of tree nuts in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $115.1 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 | $78.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $55.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $113.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $109.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $78.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $115.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $93.4M | 6.1K t |
Where Kenya exports tree nuts to
The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), China (29%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.1M | 31% |
| China | $22.9M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.62 | Shelled macadamia | 74% |
| 0802.61 | Macadamia in shell | 26% |
| 0802.11 | Almonds (in shell) | 0.3% |
| 0802.90 | Edible nuts (other varieties) | 0.1% |
| 0802.31 | Walnuts in shell | 0% |
| 0802.12 | Shelled almonds | 0% |
| 0802.32 | Shelled walnuts | 0% |
| 0802.70 | Nuts, edible: kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.86, 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.
Tree nuts imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported tree nuts worth $1.1 million (716 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tanzania (35%), United States (23%), Uganda (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $387K | 35% |
| United States | $252K | 23% |
| Uganda | $179K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 7.6% |
| India | $48K | 4.3% |
| Seychelles | $33K | 3% |
| Germany | $27K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $14K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $14K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tree nuts exports (HS 0802): 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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tree nuts worth $78.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy tree nuts from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by China (29%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average export price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tree nuts from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $93.4 million in 2017 to $78.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $115.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import tree nuts?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, the United States and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $77.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0802.62 (74% of the value) and 0802.61 (26%).
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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