Tropical fruit exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $319.8 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (203.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $319.8M | 203.5K t |
| 2023 | $279.7M | 193.9K t |
| 2022 | $250.7M | 160.6K t |
| 2021 | $190.1M | 140.2K t |
| 2020 | $193.2M | 128.5K t |
| 2019 | $135.5M | 90.8K t |
| 2018 | $140.1M | 78.3K t |
| 2017 | $87.7M | 38.5K t |
Where Kenya exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to Netherlands (41%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $129.7M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.7M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $22.3M | 7% |
| France | $18.9M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 1.6% |
| Oman | $4.8M | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $4.2M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 84% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 11% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 5% |
| 0804.10 | Dates | 0% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tropical fruit imports to Kenya
Imports of tropical fruit by Kenya reached $10.1 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $5.3M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $617K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $195K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $172K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $160K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $79K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $43K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $39K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tropical fruit worth $319.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Kenya?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($129.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $87.7 million in 2017 to $319.8 million in 2024, an increase of 265%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $199.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import tropical fruit?
Yes. Kenya imported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $309.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0804.40 (84% of the value) and 0804.30 (11%).
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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