Vegetable extracts exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported vegetable extracts worth $18.8 million (353 tonnes). That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $18.8M | 353 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 899 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 212 t |
Where Kenya exports vegetable extracts to
Germany alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.6M | 51% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $605K | 3.2% |
| United States | $545K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $492K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $352K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $156K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 99% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 0.7% |
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 0.4% |
| 1302.12 | Liquorice extract | 0.4% |
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.20 per kg, 512% above the world average of $8.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable extracts imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported vegetable extracts worth $4.2 million (331 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (29%), Germany (13%), Denmark (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $562K | 14% |
| Denmark | $400K | 9.6% |
| China | $338K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $279K | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $225K | 5.4% |
| India | $224K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $183K | 4.4% |
| Philippines | $163K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $156K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya vegetable extracts exports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported vegetable extracts worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 353 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries buy vegetable extracts from Kenya?
Germany was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average export price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $53.20 per kg in 2024, 512% above the world average of $8.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vegetable extracts from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import vegetable extracts?
Yes. Kenya imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 1302.19 (98% of the value) and 1302.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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